Harry Cliewer, a famous television journalist, is at the height of his career. His daring interview with a top banker becomes a scandal and a ratings hit. At the same time, his son Alex publishes his novel: a reckoning with his father. In it, he describes him as "greedy, horny and egotistical". The situation becomes unbearable for Cliewer. He flees - as far away as possible from the media publicity that he serves so well and which also dominates him. Also away from his long-term partner Amanda, whom he is cheating on but still can't let go of.
Acting
Jan Fedder's sweaty desperation as a man losing everything he built.
Writing
Novel-within-film structure that weaponizes autobiography.
Director
Xaver Schwarzenberger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jan Fedder was primarily known for comedy; this was a rare dramatic lead for the beloved Hamburg actor before his death in 2019.
The film aired on German TV in 2013 but barely registered internationally—fitting for a story about fame's hollow reach.
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