How to Make a Book with Steidl

2010 1h 28m DE

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5.5

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★5.5TMDB · 4

Documentary

Synopsis

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For 40 years, Gerhard Steidl has combined the roles of printer and publisher, resolved to personally check each sheet leaving his printing shop in Göttingen. This perfectionism, combined with an unconditional love for books, for the traditional printing craft, and a commitment to the quality standards of manufacturing (in the original sense of the word, made by hand), has gained worldwide attention. The most internationally renowned photographic artists vie for the opportunity to collaborate with Gerhard Steidl, to conceive and produce the perfect publication with him.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Jörg Adolph
Languages: English, German
Countries: Germany

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jörg Adolph, shot by Daniel Schönauer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1745722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jörg Adolph directs. Daniel Schönauer behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in English, German.

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188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 16 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, German.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Jörg Adolph, shot by Daniel Schönauer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6IMDB entry: tt1745722 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.