Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self
Directed by Sabine Lidl
2026Documentary110 minSwitzerland, Germany
Siri Hustvedt leaves Minnesota for New York to find her first novel, and becomes one of the most compelling voices in contemporary American literature.
Synopsis
Young, curious, and full of drive, Siri Hustvedt leaves the wide, quiet landscapes of Minnesota and plunges into the pulsating life of New York City. In search of the protagonist for her first novel, she embarks on a journey that leads her to become one of the most compelling voices in contemporary American literature. Sabine Lidl portrays Siri distinctive way of living and thinking, weaving her writing together with the major themes of life: love and farewell.
The director
Sabine Lidl
Sabine Lidl is a German documentary filmmaker who wrote and directed Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self. The film premiered at the 2026 Berlinale and was nominated for the German Film Award for Best Documentary.
On screens
- Oct 29 – Nov 8WIFF - Windsor International Film Festival · Windsor, ONTickets ↗
