George (2013)
The last years of Heinrich George's life are reconstructed with documentary footage and play scenes. His son Götz, named after Heinrich's favorite role of the peasant war hero from Goethe's play "Götz von Berlichingen", plays scenes from his father's life and allows his enormous creative power to shine through. Nothing is left out, nothing glossed over in this story of a man with many facets. Götz George, one of Germany's best-known actors, is at the center of this homage, which is also a reappraisal of the contradictions in his father's life. As the only follower from the acting profession, Heinrich George had to pay with his life. He was not officially rehabilitated until 1998.
Director: Joachim Lang
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: June 21, 2013
Cast
- Götz George - Heinrich George / Himself
- Muriel Baumeister - Berta Drews
- Samuel Finzi - Oberleutnant Bibler
- Martin Wuttke - Joseph Goebbels
- Burghart Klaußner - Helmut Maurer
- Leonie Benesch - Margot Hanke
- Thomas Thieme - Paul Wegener
- Hanns Zischler - Max Beckmann
- Charlotte Albrecht - Prinzessin Natalie
- Marcel Batangtaris - Will Quadflieg
Screenplay
Music: Gert Wilden Jr.
Editing: Eva Schnare
Production: NDR, ARTE, SWR, RBB, WDR, ARD, teamWorx
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, Pусский
Original Language: de
Keywords
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More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is George about?
- The last years of Heinrich George's life are reconstructed with documentary footage and play scenes. His son Götz, named after Heinrich's favorite role of the peasant war hero from Goethe's play "Götz von Berlichingen", plays scenes from his father's life and allows his enormous creative power to shine through. Nothing is left out, nothing glossed over in this story of a man with many facets. Götz George, one of Germany's best-known actors, is at the center of this homage, which is also a reappraisal of the contradictions in his father's life. As the only follower from the acting profession, Heinrich George had to pay with his life. He was not officially rehabilitated until 1998.
- Who directed George?
- George was directed by Joachim Lang.
- Who stars in George?
- George stars Götz George, Muriel Baumeister, Samuel Finzi, Martin Wuttke, Burghart Klaußner, Leonie Benesch.
- How long is George?
- George has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is George?
- George is a Drama film.
- Where was George produced?
- George was produced in Germany.