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201696 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Audition

201696 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The audition process at an acting school in Hannover, Germany, is documented through the experiences of aspiring actors.

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The audition process at an acting school in Hannover, Germany, is documented through the experiences of aspiring actors.

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Till Harmsdirector

Till Harmswriter

Swantje Riecherscast

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Documentary about the audition process at an acting school in Hannover, Germany.

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