To Be an Extra
Synopsis
A charismatic young woman's intelligent film about making the leap from supporting roles in German TV dramas to play the leading role in her own life. A courageous piece of performative autofiction which invents its own rules as it unfolds.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henrike Meyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrike Meyer
- Original Score
- Jana Irmert
- Original Title
- To Be an Extra
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henrike Meyer
Henrike Meyer
Jana Irmert
Henrike Meyer, Bruno Derksen
Bruno Derksen, Henrike Meyer, Paul Gröbel
Henrike Meyer
Department Leadership Roster
Henrike Meyer
Director
Henrike Meyer
Writer
Henrike Meyer
Director of Photography
Bruno Derksen
Director of Photography
Bruno Derksen
Editor
Henrike Meyer
Editor
Henrike Meyer
Producer
Paul Gröbel
Editor
Vera Drude
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About To Be an Extra
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What is To Be an Extra about?
A charismatic young woman's intelligent film about making the leap from supporting roles in German TV dramas to play the leading role in her own life. A courageous piece of performative autofiction which invents its own rules as it unfolds.
Who directed To Be an Extra?
To Be an Extra was directed by Henrike Meyer.
Who stars in To Be an Extra?
The principal cast of To Be an Extra includes Henrike Meyer.
When was To Be an Extra released and how long is it?
To Be an Extra was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for To Be an Extra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To Be an Extra was composed by Jana Irmert.