The World According to Irving(2012)
John Irving und wie er die Welt sieht
The World According to Irving Synopsis
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.
The World According to Irving (2012) is a documentary film directed by André Schäfer, released on March 1, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars John Irving. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- André Schäfer
- Writers:
- Claudia E. Kraszkiewicz, Hartmut Kasper
- Producers:
- Rieke Brendel
- Cinematographer:
- Andy Lehmann
- Composer:
- Ritchie Staringer
- Production:
- Florianfilm, SWR, YLE, ARTE
- Status:
- Released
The World According to Irving Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by André Schäfer, written by Claudia E. Kraszkiewicz and Hartmut Kasper, produced by Rieke Brendel.
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The World According to Irving Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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The World According to Irving – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World According to Irving online?
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The World According to Irving (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The World According to Irving?
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The main cast of The World According to Irving (2012) includes John Irving. The film was directed by André Schäfer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The World According to Irving released?
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The World According to Irving was released on March 1, 2012 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The World According to Irving worth watching?
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The World According to Irving (2012) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.