Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich
Synopsis
With "Emil and the Detectives" Erich Kästner is revolutionizing children's book literature. In the Weimar Republic, he quickly rose as an editor, writer and screenwriter. His books were burned in 1933. Nevertheless, he does not emigrate, published under a pseudonym and abroad. In the post-war period, Kästner was a moral authority. But he can no longer build on his previous success, gets caught up in love affairs and fights his frustration with alcohol. Until his death in 1974, he struggled with the decision not to go into exile. The documentary drama takes a new look at Kästner's picture.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Annette Baumeister
- Screenplay & Story
- Annette Baumeister
- Original Score
- Nils Kacirek
- Original Title
- Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Beetz Brothers Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Annette Baumeister
Annette Baumeister
Nils Kacirek
Carsten Piefke
Reinhardt Beetz
Department Leadership Roster
Reinhardt Beetz
Producer
Annette Baumeister
Director
Stefanie Jauss
Costume Design
Carsten Piefke
Editor
Annette Baumeister
Writer
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What is Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich about?
With "Emil and the Detectives" Erich Kästner is revolutionizing children's book literature. In the Weimar Republic, he quickly rose as an editor, writer and screenwriter. His books were burned in 1933. Nevertheless, he does not emigrate, published under a pseudonym and abroad. In the post-war period, Kästner was a moral authority. But he can no longer build on his previous success, gets caught up in love affairs and fights his frustration with alcohol. Until his death in 1974, he struggled with the decision not to go into exile. The documentary drama takes a new look at Kästner's picture.
Who directed Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich?
Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich was directed by Annette Baumeister.
Who stars in Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich?
The principal cast of Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich includes Matthias Bundschuh, Lisa Wagner, Clelia Sarto, Henriette Schmidt, Tomas Spencer.
When was Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich released and how long is it?
Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich was composed by Nils Kacirek.