A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner(2021)
Ein Leben für den Film - Lotte Eisner
A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner Synopsis
Born in Berlin in 1896, Lotte Eisner became famous for her passionate involvement in the world of both German and French cinema. In 1936, together with Henri Langlois, she founded the Cinémathèque Française with the goal of saving from destruction films, costumes, sets, posters, and other treasures of the 7th Art. A Jew exiled in Paris, she became a pillar of the capital's cultural scene, where she promoted German cinema.
A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner (2021) is a documentary film directed by Timon Koulmasis, released on February 24, 2021 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Lotte Eisner, Werner Herzog, Volker Schlöndorff and Wim Wenders. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Timon Koulmasis
- Writers:
- Timon Koulmasis
- Producers:
- Ilona Grundmann, Christophe Gougeon, Yann Brolli
- Cinematographer:
- Rüdiger Kortz
- Production:
- ZDF, ARTE, Acqua alta, Ilona Grundmann Filmproduction
- Status:
- Released
A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lotte Eisner
Lotte Eisner
as Self (archive footage)
Werner Herzog
as Self
Volker Schlöndorff
as Self
Wim Wenders
as Self
- Martje Grohmann
Martje Grohmann
as Self
- Bernard Eisenschitz
Bernard Eisenschitz
as Self
- Laurent Mannoni
Laurent Mannoni
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Timon Koulmasis, written by Timon Koulmasis, produced by Ilona Grundmann, Christophe Gougeon and Yann Brolli.
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A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner?
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The main cast of A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner (2021) includes Lotte Eisner, Werner Herzog, Volker Schlöndorff, Wim Wenders and Martje Grohmann. The film was directed by Timon Koulmasis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner released?
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A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner was released on February 24, 2021 and runs for 55m.
Is A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner worth watching?
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A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner (2021) holds an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.