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Die Zeit meines Lebens - Dirty Dancing in Ost und West
8.0 / 10• 2022• 52m•NR• German
Documentary
Storyline
In 1987, a small film distributor from Frankfurt/Main brings the film "Dirty Dancing" to West German cinemas against all negative odds. The film becomes the hit of the year, in complete contrast to France, where foreign films have a hard time against the local film landscape.
Cast & Crew
JW
Jacob Weigert
Narrator (voice)
LeadVH
Victoria Herrmann
Self
Romy Straßenburg
Self
MF
Matthias Freydank
Self
UH
Uwe Heine-Hawley
Self
BJ
Bettina Jäger
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frank Zintner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Die Zeit meines Lebens - Dirty Dancing in Ost und West is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
