
Spielberg(2017)
A documentary on the life and career of one of the most influential film directors of all time, Steven Spielberg.


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.

Andreas Dresen
Self
Annette Gerhardt
Narrator (voice)

Alexander Scheer
Self

Jens Quandt
Self
Jörg Hauschild
Self
Laila Stieler
Self
Andreas Höfer
Self

Steffi Kühnert
Self
Tom Dercourt
Self
Pierre Gras
Self
Andreas Dresen - Ein Leben für den Film is a documentary film released in 2024 exploring themes of portrait of an artist, film director, portrait of a filmmaker, biographical documentary. Directed by Jana von Rautenberg, it stars Andreas Dresen, Annette Gerhardt, Alexander Scheer. 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.
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