The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited
Synopsis
This absolutely top-notch documentary by Robert Fischer is a fascinating look back at not just the film in question, but Fassbinder's meteoric career which ended all too soon with his untimely death. Archival footage of Fassbinder is utilized (including several fascinating snippets culled from interviews he did at the disastrous Cannes premiere of Despair), as well as many others involved in the film and its release. Even if you're not a particular fan of Despair, or even in fact of Fassbinder, this is stellar documentary film making and is an intriguing look at one of the most enigmatic masters of the New German Cinema.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Fischer
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Fischer
- Original Title
- The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Media, Fiction FACTory Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Fischer
Robert Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Fischer
Director
Robert Fischer
Writer
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What is The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited about?
This absolutely top-notch documentary by Robert Fischer is a fascinating look back at not just the film in question, but Fassbinder's meteoric career which ended all too soon with his untimely death. Archival footage of Fassbinder is utilized (including several fascinating snippets culled from interviews he did at the disastrous Cannes premiere of Despair), as well as many others involved in the film and its release. Even if you're not a particular fan of Despair, or even in fact of Fassbinder, this is stellar documentary film making and is an intriguing look at one of the most enigmatic masters of the New German Cinema.
Who directed The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited?
The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited was directed by Robert Fischer.
Who stars in The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited?
The principal cast of The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited includes Andréa Ferréol, Michael Ballhaus, Tom Stoppard, Juliane Lorenz, Dieter Menz.
When was The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited released and how long is it?
The Cinema and its Double: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's 'Despair' Revisited was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.