So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef
Synopsis
The biography of Hildegard Knef – born in Ulm in 1925, died in Berlin in 2002 – reflects post-war and divided Germany. It also reflects the vitality, hypocrisy, and sensationalism of our society and the media that feeds it. The film features numerous original interviews with Knef, excerpts from feature films, concert recordings that testify to her stage presence, which is still incredible today, as well as TV reports from Berlin, New York, and elsewhere. In addition to her, friends and relatives, contemporary witnesses, colleagues, and journalists also have their say.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmfest Hamburg
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- André Schäfer
- Screenplay & Story
- André Schäfer
- Original Title
- So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Florianfilm, SWR/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
André Schäfer
André Schäfer
Department Leadership Roster
André Schäfer
Director
André Schäfer
Writer
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What is So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef about?
The biography of Hildegard Knef – born in Ulm in 1925, died in Berlin in 2002 – reflects post-war and divided Germany. It also reflects the vitality, hypocrisy, and sensationalism of our society and the media that feeds it. The film features numerous original interviews with Knef, excerpts from feature films, concert recordings that testify to her stage presence, which is still incredible today, as well as TV reports from Berlin, New York, and elsewhere. In addition to her, friends and relatives, contemporary witnesses, colleagues, and journalists also have their say.
Who directed So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef?
So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef was directed by André Schäfer.
Who stars in So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef?
The principal cast of So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef includes Hildegard Knef.
When was So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef released and how long is it?
So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef was released in 2025 with a total runtime of Unknown.
What is the age rating and content advisory for So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef?
So oder so ist das Leben – Hildegard Knef holds official age classifications: FR: TP.