Behind Me - Bruno Ganz (2002)

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Director:

Norbert Wiedmer

Writer:

Norbert Wiedmer (writer)

Release Date:

25 September 2003 (Germany)

Genre:

Documentary

Plot Keywords:

Character Name In Title

Cast

Bruno Ganz	...	Himself
Erna Baumbauer	...	Herself
Manfred Eicher	...	Himself
Klaus-Michael Grüber	...	Himself
Robert Hunger-Bühler	...	Himself
Johann Adam Oest	...	Himself
Peter Stein	...	Himself
Ruth Walz	...	Herself

Runtime:

Germany:85 min

Country:

Switzerland | Germany

Language:

German | Italian | Swiss German

Colour:

Black and White | Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Switzerland:14 (canton of the Grisons)

Company:

PS Film Zürich

Movie Connections:

Features Der Erfinder (1981)

A poetic documentary befits the actor's actor - Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz is a true actor who after many films continues to work on the stage and in the sound studio (recording poetry and literature). No paparazzi and parties for this humble actor as this documentary clearly illuminates. It not only captures Ganz in rehearsal (for 'Faust') and backstage, but also allows him to do some of the shooting, too. "Behind Me" is a must-see for anyone interested in either Ganz' work or acting as a profession. Great behind-the-scenes look into one actor's world and you'll be truly amazed at the end of the film when they discuss how long and difficult the stage role of Faust actually is (the show itself lasts two days, and Bruno was on stage for 2/3 of the show's running time). Not bad for a guy in his 60's.