Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich (2016): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2016, Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich is a drama and documental film directed by Annette Baumeister, running about 54 minutes.

What it’s about. With "Emil and the Detectives" Erich Kästner is revolutionizing children's book literature. In the Weimar Republic, he quickly rose as an editor, writer and screenwriter. His books were burned in 1933. Nevertheless, he does not emigrate, published under a pseudonym and abroad. In the post-war period, Kästner was a moral authority. But he can no longer build on his previous success, gets caught up in love affairs and fights his frustration with alcohol. Until his death in 1974, he struggled with the decision not to go into exile. The documentary drama takes a new look at Kästner's picture.

Who’s in it. Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich stars Matthias Bundschuh as Erich Kästner, Lisa Wagner as Luiselotte Enderle, Clelia Sarto as Cornelia Battenberg and Henriette Schmidt as Ida Kästner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Erich Kästner – Das andere Ich page.

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