Lawinen der Erinnerung (2012)

The leitmotif for this film portrait is Oliver Storz’s autobiographical novel Die Freibadclique, which tells the story of a group of friends drafted into the army as fifteen-year-olds just before the end of the Second World War. Again and again, Dominik Graf reads passages from this account and, by juxtaposing them with clips from Storz’s films, reveals the echoes of the past they contain. Whether in his more experimental television plays or his Willy Brandt film "Im Schatten der Macht", Storz always provided new perspectives on the war and on Germany itself. Via a series of personal interviews Graf held with the journalist, director and producer shortly before the latter’s death in summer 2011, we are introduced to an analytical, unconventional man who witnessed the course of history. Graf takes up Storz’s reflections in his commentary, throwing light on an unexpected history of German television.

Director: Dominik Graf
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sven Rossenbach, Florian van Volxem
Editing: Rolf Wilhelm
Production: Megaherz, ARTE
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Dominik Graf
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lawinen der Erinnerung about?
The leitmotif for this film portrait is Oliver Storz’s autobiographical novel Die Freibadclique, which tells the story of a group of friends drafted into the army as fifteen-year-olds just before the end of the Second World War. Again and again, Dominik Graf reads passages from this account and, by juxtaposing them with clips from Storz’s films, reveals the echoes of the past they contain. Whether in his more experimental television plays or his Willy Brandt film "Im Schatten der Macht", Storz always provided new perspectives on the war and on Germany itself. Via a series of personal interviews Graf held with the journalist, director and producer shortly before the latter’s death in summer 2011, we are introduced to an analytical, unconventional man who witnessed the course of history. Graf takes up Storz’s reflections in his commentary, throwing light on an unexpected history of German television.
Who directed Lawinen der Erinnerung?
Lawinen der Erinnerung was directed by Dominik Graf.
Who stars in Lawinen der Erinnerung?
Lawinen der Erinnerung stars Oliver Storz, Eva Kruijssen.
How long is Lawinen der Erinnerung?
Lawinen der Erinnerung has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Lawinen der Erinnerung?
Lawinen der Erinnerung is a Documentary film.
Where was Lawinen der Erinnerung produced?
Lawinen der Erinnerung was produced in Germany.