
Andreas Dresen - Ein Leben für den Film
Documentary
Overview
Andreas Dresen is one of the most successful German directors. The documentary accompanies him through the year 2023 until the opening evening at the Filmmuseum Potsdam, which is honoring him and his team with an exhibition and film series. The portrait looks at his career, his artistic work and social commitment. Numerous companions have their say.
Top Cast


Andreas Dresen
Andreas Dresen
Self
Andreas Dresen
Self
Annette Gerhardt
Annette Gerhardt
Narrator (voice)
Annette Gerhardt
Narrator (voice)
Alexander Scheer
Alexander Scheer
Self
Alexander Scheer
Self


Jens Quandt
Jens Quandt
Self
Jens Quandt
Self
Jörg Hauschild
Jörg Hauschild
Self
Jörg Hauschild
Self
Laila Stieler
Laila Stieler
Self
Laila Stieler
Self
Andreas Höfer
Andreas Höfer
Self
Andreas Höfer
Self


Steffi Kühnert
Steffi Kühnert
Self
Steffi Kühnert
Self
Tom Dercourt
Tom Dercourt
Self
Tom Dercourt
Self
Pierre Gras
Pierre Gras
Self
Pierre Gras
Self
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