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2009 | Color | 104 min

Otto, an old film actor, refuses to adapt to the changes in the industry where there is no longer a place for long rehearsals. Understanding the psychology of the character matters little when one hour lost is equal to 10,000 euros. As a result of the complaints of screenwriters and producers, Otto is replaced in a film by a much younger actor. This comedy has been acclaimed for its ironic analysis of what it is like to become old in our time.


Country: Alemania
Direction: Dresen; Andreas
Script: Kohlhaase; Wolfgang
Production: Müller; Christoph
Photography: Höfer; Andreas
Sound: Schmidt; Peter
Music: Quandt; Jens
Cast:Groth; Sylvester, Harfouch; Corinna, Hübchen; Henry, Hering; Markus
Participation year at FICM: 2010

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