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Andreas Dresen - Ein Leben für den Film

Andreas Dresen - Ein Leben für den Film

20246.51h 30m

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.

Directed by Jana von Rautenberg
Written by Jana von Rautenberg
Produced by Katrin Kettner, Frank Schmuck
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Andreas Dresen

Andreas Dresen

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Annette Gerhardt

Narrator (voice)

Alexander Scheer

Alexander Scheer

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Jens Quandt

Jens Quandt

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Jörg Hauschild

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Laila Stieler

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Andreas Höfer

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Steffi Kühnert

Steffi Kühnert

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Tom Dercourt

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Pierre Gras

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Themes & Keywords

portrait of an artistfilm directorportrait of a filmmakerbiographical documentary

About Andreas Dresen - Ein Leben für den Film

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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