
Jean-Marie Straub and Danièle Huillet at Work on a Film Based on Franz Kafka’s Amerika
Documentary
Overview
This film is at once a self-portrait and an homage to Jean-Marie Straub, Farocki's role model and former teacher at the Film Academy.
Top Cast


Jean-Marie Straub
Jean-Marie Straub
Jean-Marie Straub


Danièle Huillet
Danièle Huillet
Danièle Huillet


Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki
Harun Farocki
Manfred Blank
Manfred Blank
Manfred Blank


Christian Heinisch
Christian Heinisch
Christian Heinisch
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