Vertrauensmann (2024)

Vertrauensmann (2024) poster

How do you find your place in an ableist world as a person with a disability? Disabled Hugo Schmidt talks to the almost 90 year old Franz-Josef Sauer, who was left with a walking impairment by a tuberculosis infection in his childhood. In the 1990s Sauer received the German Federal Cross of Merit for his achievements in the disabled community. As a public servant in Münster and Düsseldorf he worked on several projects which still benefit his disabled peers. Sauer and Schmidt discover that, although they were born almost 70 years apart, their paths in life are not that different from each other.

Director: Hugo Schmidt
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Philipp Hermann
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

tuberculosis, disability, history

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vertrauensmann about?
How do you find your place in an ableist world as a person with a disability? Disabled Hugo Schmidt talks to the almost 90 year old Franz-Josef Sauer, who was left with a walking impairment by a tuberculosis infection in his childhood. In the 1990s Sauer received the German Federal Cross of Merit for his achievements in the disabled community. As a public servant in Münster and Düsseldorf he worked on several projects which still benefit his disabled peers. Sauer and Schmidt discover that, although they were born almost 70 years apart, their paths in life are not that different from each other.
Who directed Vertrauensmann?
Vertrauensmann was directed by Hugo Schmidt.
Who stars in Vertrauensmann?
Vertrauensmann stars Hugo Schmidt, Franz-Josef Sauer.
How long is Vertrauensmann?
Vertrauensmann has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Vertrauensmann?
Vertrauensmann is a Documentary film.