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The Task of the Translator

201010mMovie

Lynne Sachs pays homage to Walter Benjamin’s essay "The Task of the Translator" through three studies of the human body. First, she listens to the musings of a wartime doctor grappling with the task of a kind-of cosmetic surgery for…

DirectorLynne Sachs

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The Task of the Translator — streaming FAQ

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The Task of the Translator is streaming on Fandor in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Task of the Translator is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Fandor.

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