Andreas Dresen - Ein Leben für den Film

Jan 30, 2024

1h 30m

★ 6.5

Overview

Andreas Dresen is one of the most successful German directors. The documentary accompanies him through the year 2023 until the opening evening at the Filmmuseum Potsdam, which is honoring him and his team with an exhibition and film series. The portrait looks at his career, his artistic work and social commitment. Numerous companions have their say.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

DOKFILM

ARTE

MDR

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Cast

Self

Andreas Dresen

Narrator (voice)

Annette Gerhardt

Self

Alexander Scheer

Self

Jens Quandt

Self

Jörg Hauschild

Self

Laila Stieler

Self

Andreas Höfer

Self

Steffi Kühnert

Self

Tom Dercourt

Self

Pierre Gras

Self

Axel Prahl

Self

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