The Leading Role
Die führende Rolle
Synopsis
1989, the fall of the Berlin wall. Television crews trying, for days on end, to get an emblematic image which would crystallise the event: to no avail. Five years later, Farocki delivers a montage film of this footage, trying to define this ‚absent image'. "Today, 5 years later, this material shows the extent to which the collective conscience was affected by the event, as well as all the efforts made to repress the trauma" declares the filmmaker.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harun Farocki
- Original Title
- Die führende Rolle
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harun Farocki
Department Leadership Roster
Harun Farocki
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Leading Role.
More Like The Leading Role
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Leading Role
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Leading Role about?
1989, the fall of the Berlin wall. Television crews trying, for days on end, to get an emblematic image which would crystallise the event: to no avail. Five years later, Farocki delivers a montage film of this footage, trying to define this ‚absent image'. "Today, 5 years later, this material shows the extent to which the collective conscience was affected by the event, as well as all the efforts made to repress the trauma" declares the filmmaker.
Who directed The Leading Role?
The Leading Role was directed by Harun Farocki.
Who stars in The Leading Role?
The principal cast of The Leading Role includes Not specified.
When was The Leading Role released and how long is it?
The Leading Role was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 35m.