Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self

Siri Hustvedt – Dance Around the Self is a documentary that follows the evolution of Siri Hustvedt as she transitions from writing her first novel to becoming an influential figure in modern American literature. The film explores her move from Minnesota to New York City and examines the intersection of her intellectual pursuits, her feminist viewpoints, and her relationship with Paul Auster.

Directed by Sabine Lidl, this project follows her 2024 film Doris Dörrie - Die Flaneuse. The production was a collaboration between German and Swiss companies, specifically Dschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion and Medea Film Factory, with Lidl also serving as a producer alongside Irene Höfer. The documentary features appearances by Siri Hustvedt, Paul Auster, Sophie Auster, Katerina Fotopoulou, and Liv Hustvedt. The film has a total runtime of 110 minutes.