Iris Berben - Ein persönliches Porträt

She is the grande dame of German and international cinema, always a bit of a rocker chick, freedom-loving, adventurous and willing to take risks. This portrait unfolds Iris Berben's career, which has spanned more than five decades - between the art of film and television, between rock 'n' roll and political commitment.

2024

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Iris Berben
Marius Müller-Westernhagen
Anke Engelke
Jim Rakete
Barbara Sukowa
Numan Acar

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