About a Hero
Synopsis
After a local factory worker named Dorem Clery dies under mysterious circumstances, Werner Herzog travels to Getunkirchenburg to investigate his perplexing death. But Herzog, our narrator, is not who he seems, and the film is not what we expect…
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Teaser
Type: Teaser • Published 2024-10-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Antenna Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Piotr Winiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Juul
- Original Score
- Lasse Aagaard
- Original Title
- About a Hero
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Tambo Film, Kaspar ApS, YO Productions, ARTE, DR, Makropol, Pressman Film, Beofilm, Cineteam Hannover GmbH, Enigma, nordmedia, Cat Flap media, NDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Piotr Winiewicz
Anna Juul
Lasse Aagaard
Emil Aagaard
Michael Aaglund, Julius Krebs Damsbo
Rikke Tambo Andersen, Mads Damsbo, Sam Pressman, Edward R. Pressman, Paula Paizes
Department Leadership Roster
Piotr Winiewicz
Director
Rikke Tambo Andersen
Producer
Mads Damsbo
Producer
Sam Pressman
Producer
Emil Aagaard
Director of Photography
Anna Juul
Writer
Michael Aaglund
Editor
Julius Krebs Damsbo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About About a Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is About a Hero about?
After a local factory worker named Dorem Clery dies under mysterious circumstances, Werner Herzog travels to Getunkirchenburg to investigate his perplexing death. But Herzog, our narrator, is not who he seems, and the film is not what we expect…
Who directed About a Hero?
About a Hero was directed by Piotr Winiewicz.
Who stars in About a Hero?
The principal cast of About a Hero includes Werner Herzog, Imme Beccard, Vicky Krieps, Boris Groys, Charles Mudede.
When was About a Hero released and how long is it?
About a Hero was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for About a Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for About a Hero was composed by Lasse Aagaard.