Der Indianer

1988 1h 37m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 2

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Synopsis

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Based on the autobiographical notes by Leonhard Lentz the film tells the story of a man who was diagnosed with throat cancer. Besides the progress of the desease this film also focuses on the emotions and insights of the protagonist while being in therapy.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Leonhard Lentz
Leonhard Lentz
Peter Striebeck
Narrator
Arnhild Classen
Nachtschwester
Wiebke Knickrehm
Schwester Claudia
Angelika Wockert
HNO-Ärztin
Bettina Jörgensen
MTA
Karl-Friedrich Gerster
Arzt in der Strahlentherapie
Danuta Miestreu

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Rolf Schübel
Writers: Leonhard Lentz, Angela Pawek, Rolf Schübel
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Rolf Schübel, shot by Rudolf Körösi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Harald Reetz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Leonhard Lentz and Peter Striebeck and Arnhild Classen carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0095369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Rolf Schübel directs. Rudolf Körösi behind the camera. Harald Reetz cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

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138 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Directed by Rolf Schübel, shot by Rudolf Körösi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Harald Reetz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Leonhard Lentz and Peter Striebeck and Arnhild Classen carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0095369 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.