Official movie poster for Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht (2026), a documentary film

Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht(2026)

2026-11-12

Documentary

Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht Synopsis

Who was Helene Weigel? Using impressive archive material, the film follows the convinced communist, acting icon, and free spirit from her early days in theater to her escape from the Nazi regime to the founding and management of the Berliner Ensemble. The result is a powerful portrait that finally puts the “woman at Brecht's side” in the spotlight.

Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht (2026) is a documentary film directed by Maria Wischnewski, released on November 12, 2026. It stars August Diehl, Birgit Minichmayr and Katharina Thalbach.

Director:: Maria Wischnewski
Production:: KOBERSTEIN FILM GmbH, Navigator Film
Status:: Released

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Directed by Maria Wischnewski.

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Who stars in Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht?

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The main cast of Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht (2026) includes August Diehl, Birgit Minichmayr and Katharina Thalbach. The film was directed by Maria Wischnewski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht released?

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Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht was released on November 12, 2026.