Deckname Dennis (1997)

Deckname Dennis (1997) poster

Dennis, an American private eye, is sent to Germany to find out as much as possible about typical Germans and typically German behaviour. Disguised as a TV reporter he sets sail for Germany where we follow him interviewing a wide variety of people, from politicians and intellectuals to policemen, demonstrants and ordinary people in the street. All this, however, is not what the film is really about, for "Deckname Dennis" is actually a satirical documentary about all those extremely odd people, groups and societies whose attitudes and behaviour are far too outrageous for anybody to take seriously. Therefore ALL the documentary bits are real, i.e. the people really thought they were being interviewed by an American reporter, and so they gladly presented an insight into their beliefs, ideas and goals.

Director: Thomas Frickel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dietmar Staskowiak
Editing: Thomas Frickel
Production: HE-Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

germany, mockumentary, found footage, reichsbuerger

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Thomas Frickel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deckname Dennis about?
Dennis, an American private eye, is sent to Germany to find out as much as possible about typical Germans and typically German behaviour. Disguised as a TV reporter he sets sail for Germany where we follow him interviewing a wide variety of people, from politicians and intellectuals to policemen, demonstrants and ordinary people in the street. All this, however, is not what the film is really about, for "Deckname Dennis" is actually a satirical documentary about all those extremely odd people, groups and societies whose attitudes and behaviour are far too outrageous for anybody to take seriously. Therefore ALL the documentary bits are real, i.e. the people really thought they were being interviewed by an American reporter, and so they gladly presented an insight into their beliefs, ideas and goals.
Who directed Deckname Dennis?
Deckname Dennis was directed by Thomas Frickel.
Who stars in Deckname Dennis?
Deckname Dennis stars Dennis R.D. Mascarenas, Elisabeth Noelle-Neumann, Norbert Geis, Heinrich Lummer.
How long is Deckname Dennis?
Deckname Dennis has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is Deckname Dennis?
Deckname Dennis is a Documentary film.
Where was Deckname Dennis produced?
Deckname Dennis was produced in Germany.