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Ernst Lubitsch in Berlin - Von der Schönhauser Allee nach Hollywood

(2006)

Overview

Featuring interviews with daughter Nicola Lubitsch, film historians Enno Patalas and Jan-Christopher Horak and filmmaker Tom Tykwer (among others), Ernst Lubitsch in Berlin documents the life of the legendary filmmaker from his birth in 1892 to his departure for Hollywood in 1923. The documentary is sprinkled with excerpts from Lubitsch's rarely-seen early work (both as actor and director) and offers fascinating insights into the German film industry in the silent era.

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Original TitleErnst Lubitsch in Berlin - Von der Schönhauser Allee nach Hollywood

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2006-09-22

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 50m

Genres

  • Documentary