The World According to Irving (2012)

The World According to Irving (2012) poster

John Irving's literary worlds are satirically exaggerated, socially critical, unexpectedly magical. But how do these dazzling, sometimes bizarre, narrative worlds emerge? A unique insight into his writing workshop and a search of the places and people who have become part of his stories.

Director: André Schäfer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ritchie Staringer
Cinematography: Andy Lehmann
Editing: Fritz Busse
Production: Florianfilm, SWR, YLE, ARTE
Country: Finland, Germany
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

biography, novelist, portrait of an artist, usa literature

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The World According to Irving about?
John Irving's literary worlds are satirically exaggerated, socially critical, unexpectedly magical. But how do these dazzling, sometimes bizarre, narrative worlds emerge? A unique insight into his writing workshop and a search of the places and people who have become part of his stories.
Who directed The World According to Irving?
The World According to Irving was directed by André Schäfer.
Who stars in The World According to Irving?
The World According to Irving stars John Irving.
How long is The World According to Irving?
The World According to Irving has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The World According to Irving?
The World According to Irving is a Documentary film.
Where was The World According to Irving produced?
The World According to Irving was produced in Finland, Germany.