A conversation about film

with Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
in Movies, TV & Theater, Current Affairs
on Friday, May 18, 2007 * * * * *

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Academy Award-winning filmmaker Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck talks about his life and work, and his acclaimed film "The Lives of Others".

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    1. Sandra Frericks  05/27/2007 04:30 PM Report

      Is this director [Florian Henckel von Donnersmark\ talking about directing a new film about the Iraq Women? & was that film based on a book? Title & author Please?

    2. Santiago  05/26/2007 10:37 PM Report

      Charlie has a few regulars--Norman Mailer, John Updike, Lorenzo Albacete--I hope that von Donnersmarck becomes another such regular.

    3. Judith  05/25/2007 05:32 PM Report

      I could just look at these two guys for hours -the fact that they are both so interesting to listen to as well is a huge bonus. I havent seen the movie yet, but hope to soon. Not sure I agree with Donnersmarck's comment re novels vs movies. It think it is true that he can do more in a movie, but also true that an audience can do more with a novel - use more imagination in other words. On the otherhand, "Shoah" could only exist as a film and I agree with where he has it on his inpriation list. I look forward to hearing and seeing more from him in the future.

    4. Omar  05/22/2007 01:54 PM Report

      Heès a very articulate and charismatic director but to be honest I found the movie pace a little plodding, the metaphors heavy-handed and the characters not completely fleshed-out as people; I really felt they were tools of the plot as opposed to individuals making decisions.

    5. KBD  05/21/2007 02:30 PM Report

      best film this year by far.

    6. Sheridan28  05/20/2007 04:31 AM Report

      This german filmmaker is major, major, major. Best german since Verner Herzog who is a fan of Donersmarck, too. Thank you Charlie for giving me some insight into his brilliant mind.

    7. Richard Sveyda  05/20/2007 12:16 AM Report

      Donnersmarck's gift is his focus. He's gone from studying in the former Russian literatureib the former Soviet Republic- to studying the classics at Oxford- to attending film school.

      My bet is that he will join the ranks of Kurosawa and Felini...if he hasn't already.

    8. Kevin Bielmeier  05/19/2007 02:26 AM Report

      The interview with filmmaker Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck was excellent. I found his story, of how he came to be a filmmaker and the perserverance to realize his vision, very inspirational.

      I will attempt to view his previous two visits 'to the table' and, of course, seek out his film.