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2021144 minGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(20 ratings)• TMDB

The Houseboat

2021144 minGdocumentary

6.6/ 10(20 ratings)• TMDB

Two musicians revive a late artist's houseboat into a vibrant musical hub.

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Regina Schlatter

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Two musicians revive a late artist's houseboat into a vibrant musical hub.

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Regina Schlatterdirector

Fynn Kliemann

Fynn Kliemanncast

Olli Schulz

Olli Schulzcast

Gunter Gabrielcast

Tim Mälzer

Tim Mälzercast

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With plenty of passion and little know-how, two musicians undertake a daunting project: turn a late singer's houseboat into a creative musical space.

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