I am wary of what I write after watching 'Wittgeinstein.' I haven't read any of Ludwig's work but what this film is is a self-contained, charming, and thought-provoking entrance into his life and body of work. It is a film shot simply and well. No backgrounds mean no excess of visual information, and as much attention as I can muster is given to the dialogue. I find the decision to film a barebones, theatrical production of 'Wittgenstein' quite curious given the dilemma that Wittgenstein himself faces in the film, when deciding whether to profess to the urbane masses or teach in the rural provinces, but I think Jarman makes the most of the medium that he chose. I suppose I can't know otherwise.