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A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner

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Good to know

Director: Timon Koulmasis
Release date: 2021-02-24
Runtime: 55m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: ZDF

About A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner

A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner is a 2021 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Timon Koulmasis, starring Lotte Eisner, Werner Herzog and Volker Schlöndorff. It has a runtime of 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Lotte Eisner

Self (archive footage)

Werner Herzog

Self

Volker Schlöndorff

Self

Wim Wenders

Self

Martje Grohmann

Self

Bernard Eisenschitz

Self

Laurent Mannoni

Self

Themes & keywords

biographyhistorical figurearchive footagefounderfilm criticcinemathequeold footagecinema historyfilm archivesfamous peoplenational archivescinema critic

Frequently asked questions

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How long is A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner?+

A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner has a runtime of 55 minutes (55 minutes).

Who stars in A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner?+

A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner stars Lotte Eisner, Werner Herzog, Volker Schlöndorff, Wim Wenders and Martje Grohmann.

When did A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner come out?+

A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner is a 2021 movie directed by Timon Koulmasis.

What genre is A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner?+

A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner is Documentary film.

Who directed A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner?+

A Life for Movies: Lotte Eisner was directed by Timon Koulmasis.