Film
Strawalde - Ein Leben in Bildern
Documentary · 1h
Where to see it
25 screenings in 5 cities
14 screenings in Oberhausen
Walzenlagerkino im Zentrum Altenberg
About
A portrait of DEFA director and painter Jürgen Böttcher, alias Strawalde, who recalls his life in the GDR and his painting career.
Johannes Blume's documentary Strawalde – Ein Leben in Bildern follows the DEFA director and painter Jürgen Böttcher, known as Strawalde. Jürgen Böttcher appears as himself; Katharina Thalbach narrates. Born in Frankenberg/Sachsen on 8 July 1931, Böttcher looks back on a life shaped by his childhood in Nazi Germany, his work and conflicts as a filmmaker in the GDR under the SED, and the opening of the Wall. He speaks personally about never wanting to leave the GDR and never wanting to break with it, despite the reprisals. The portrait also follows Strawalde as a painter, including the recognition his work found after the Wall came down.
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Cast and crew
Jürgen Böttcheras Self
Katharina Thalbachas Narrator (voice)
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- Director
- Johannes Blume
- Written by
- Johannes Blume
- Countries
- Germany
- Studios
- LOOKSfilm, MDR
Good to know
- Running time
- 1 hour
- Language
- German
Questions
How long is Strawalde - Ein Leben in Bildern?
1 hour. Most cinemas add 15 to 20 minutes of adverts and trailers first, so plan for about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Where can I see Strawalde - Ein Leben in Bildern?
There are 25 screenings at 7 cinemas in 5 cities, most in Oberhausen (14), Köln (6) and Essen (3). Pick your city above for the times.
What language is Strawalde - Ein Leben in Bildern in?
Strawalde - Ein Leben in Bildern 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 Strawalde - Ein Leben in Bildern?
Jürgen Böttcher plays Self, with Katharina Thalbach.
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