
Neuer Deutscher Film Report
Documentary
Overview
Interview film with the protagonists of the New German Cinema in 1966.
Top Cast


Vlado Kristl
Vlado Kristl
Vlado Kristl


Peter Schamoni
Peter Schamoni
Peter Schamoni
Peter Genée
Peter Genée
Peter Genée


Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog


Volker Schlöndorff
Volker Schlöndorff
Volker Schlöndorff


George Moorse
George Moorse
George Moorse
Haro Senft
Haro Senft
Haro Senft


Rob Houwer
Rob Houwer
Rob Houwer


Ulrich Schamoni
Ulrich Schamoni
Ulrich Schamoni


Hansjürgen Pohland
Hansjürgen Pohland
Hansjürgen Pohland
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