Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich (2016)
With "Emil and the Detectives" Erich Kästner is revolutionizing children's book literature. In the Weimar Republic, he quickly rose as an editor, writer and screenwriter. His books were burned in 1933. Nevertheless, he does not emigrate, published under a pseudonym and abroad. In the post-war period, Kästner was a moral authority. But he can no longer build on his previous success, gets caught up in love affairs and fights his frustration with alcohol. Until his death in 1974, he struggled with the decision not to go into exile. The documentary drama takes a new look at Kästner's picture.
Director: Annette Baumeister
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 54 min
Release Date: December 31, 2016
Cast
- Matthias Bundschuh - Erich Kästner
- Lisa Wagner - Luiselotte Enderle
- Clelia Sarto - Cornelia Battenberg
- Henriette Schmidt - Ida Kästner
- Tomas Spencer - Emil Kästner
- Daniel Nerlich - Erich Ohser
- Cornelia Funke - Self
- Campino - Self
- Caroline Link - Self
Screenplay
Music: Nils Kacirek
Editing: Carsten Piefke
Production: Beetz Brothers Film Production
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Annette Baumeister
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich about?
- With "Emil and the Detectives" Erich Kästner is revolutionizing children's book literature. In the Weimar Republic, he quickly rose as an editor, writer and screenwriter. His books were burned in 1933. Nevertheless, he does not emigrate, published under a pseudonym and abroad. In the post-war period, Kästner was a moral authority. But he can no longer build on his previous success, gets caught up in love affairs and fights his frustration with alcohol. Until his death in 1974, he struggled with the decision not to go into exile. The documentary drama takes a new look at Kästner's picture.
- Who directed Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich?
- Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich was directed by Annette Baumeister.
- Who stars in Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich?
- Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich stars Matthias Bundschuh, Lisa Wagner, Clelia Sarto, Henriette Schmidt, Tomas Spencer, Daniel Nerlich.
- How long is Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich?
- Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich has a runtime of 54m (54 minutes).
- What genre is Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich?
- Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich is a Documentary, Drama film.
- Where was Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich produced?
- Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich was produced in Germany.