Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film (2018)
Following the phenomenal success of “The Threepenny Opera”, the film industry wants to win over the celebrated author. But Bertolt Brecht is not prepared to play by their rules. His concept of the “Threepenny Film” is radical, uncompromising, political, and incisive.
Director: Joachim Lang
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: September 13, 2018
Cast
- Lars Eidinger - Berthold Brecht
- Tobias Moretti - Macheath
- Hannah Herzsprung - Polly / Carola Neher
- Joachim Król - Jonathan Jeremiah Peachum
- Claudia Michelsen - Frau Peachum
- Christian Redl - Tiger Brown
- Robert Stadlober - Kurt Weill
- Britta Hammelstein - Lotte Lenya/Jenny
- Peri Baumeister - Elisabeth Hauptmann
- Meike Droste - Helene Weigel
Screenplay
- Joachim Lang (Screenplay)
Music: Kurt Schwertsik, Walter Mair
Cinematography: David Slama
Editing: Alexander Dittner
Production: Zeitsprung Pictures, Velvet Films, ARD
Country: Belgium, Germany
Language: Deutsch, Français
Original Language: de
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film about?
- Following the phenomenal success of “The Threepenny Opera”, the film industry wants to win over the celebrated author. But Bertolt Brecht is not prepared to play by their rules. His concept of the “Threepenny Film” is radical, uncompromising, political, and incisive.
- Who directed Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
- Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film was directed by Joachim Lang.
- Who stars in Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
- Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film stars Lars Eidinger, Tobias Moretti, Hannah Herzsprung, Joachim Król, Claudia Michelsen, Christian Redl.
- How long is Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
- Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film?
- Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film is a Drama, Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film produced?
- Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film was produced in Belgium, Germany.