Film

Biermann

Documentary · 1h 40m

Where to see it

62 screenings in 13 cities

12 screenings in Köln

Cinenova
- 16:20 (opens in a new window)
Cinenova Kino Köln
- 16:20 (opens in a new window)
ODEON Lichtspieltheater Köln
- 17:15 (opens in a new window)
Odeon-Lichtspieltheater
- 17:15 (opens in a new window)

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About

A documentary portrait of German-German singer-songwriter and intellectual Wolf Biermann, whose songs and encounters trace German-German history.

Jens Meurer's documentary Biermann portrays Wolf Biermann, the German-German singer-songwriter and intellectual, who appears as himself. His songs are the starting point for approaching his life; for more than sixty years their poetic force has caused political tremors, small and large. The camera follows Biermann at ninety as he meets young artists, politicians and his family. These encounters are combined with period documents, including previously unpublished archival material, into a collage. The result is a personal kaleidoscope of a life in five different versions of Germany. Biermann's Cologne concert in 1976 is also described as a moment that made German history.

Story written by Evenitto from TMDB and the cinemas' notes

Cast and crew

Wolf Biermannas Self

Photos: TMDB

Director: Jens Meurer
Written by: Jens Meurer, Dirk Kämper, Pamela Biermann
Countries: Germany
Studios: Zeitsprung Pictures, Instant Film

Good to know

Running time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Language: German

Questions

How long is Biermann?

1 hour 40 minutes. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 2 hours.

Where can I see Biermann?

There are 62 screenings at 25 cinemas in 13 cities, most in Köln (12), Bochum (9) and Leipzig (8). Pick your city above for the times.

What language is Biermann in?

Biermann is in German. A foreign-language film normally plays dubbed into German; many cinemas also show it in the original version (OV, OmU or OmeU).

Who is in Biermann?

Wolf Biermann plays Self.