Der Mann mit dem Fagott (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2011, Der Mann mit dem Fagott is a documentary film directed by Miguel Alexandre, running about 212 minutes.
What it’s about. Bremen, 1891. Udo Jürgens' grandfather Heinrich strolls thoughtfully about the Christmas market. For days, the young man has suffered a momentous decision: should he emigrate to America or seek his fortune in Moscow? The touching performance of a street musician playing a Russian song on his bassoon gives him an unexpected decision-making aid. Henry sets off for Russia - and thus begins a fateful story that spans three generations and two world wars.
Who’s in it. Der Mann mit dem Fagott stars Udo Jürgens as Himself, Christian Berkel as Heinrich Bockelmann, David Rott as Udo Jürgens (young) and Ulrich Noethen as Rudi Bockelmann, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Der Mann mit dem Fagott has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Der Mann mit dem Fagott page.
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- Where can I watch Der Mann mit dem Fagott (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Der Mann mit dem Fagott change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Der Mann mit dem Fagott worth watching?
- Der Mann mit dem Fagott holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Der Mann mit dem Fagott?
- Der Mann mit dem Fagott stars Udo Jürgens, Christian Berkel, David Rott, Ulrich Noethen and Valerie Niehaus.
- When was Der Mann mit dem Fagott released?
- Der Mann mit dem Fagott was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 212 minutes.