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Henryk from the Back Row is a documentary that follows Henryk Wichmann, a CDU politician, during his time as a member of the Landtag of Brandenburg. Directed by Andreas Dresen, the film captures a parliamentary year after Wichmann's election in 2009, providing an unfiltered look at his political life. Dresen produced around 100 hours of footage, which he condensed into a 1.5-hour film without commentary, allowing the events to speak for themselves.
The film premiered on February 12, 2012, at the 62nd Berlin International Film Festival in the Panorama section. It received recognition at the Filmkunstfest Mecklenburg-Vorpommern 2012, winning the Audience Award, indicating a positive reception from viewers.
Why Watch
- •See Henryk Wichmann's political life in Brandenburg.
- •Meet notable figures like Angela Merkel and Matthias Platzeck.
- •Follow the unedited political process over one year.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by Andreas Dresen and released in 2012.
•Henryk Wichmann was elected to the Landtag of Brandenburg in 2009.
•Dresen filmed around 100 hours of material for this 93-minute documentary.
•The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 12, 2012.
Perfect For
German politicsDocumentary enthusiastsPolitical documentaries