Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker (2011)

The people at the centre of this film are lawyers, civil servants, housewives, managing directors and mothers. They are also alcoholics. In her documentary, Carolin Schmitz explores the protagonists’ stories and their strategies for survival: the little tricks they employ in order to try and get through their daily lives – lives which become increasingly difficult to manage the stronger the addiction becomes. Their fear of losing control and being exposed as a drinker create their need to conform, but the protagonists can only cope with this pressure by increasing their alcohol intake.

Director: Carolin Schmitz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Editing: Stefan Oliveira Pita
Production: 58Filme
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

alcoholism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker about?
The people at the centre of this film are lawyers, civil servants, housewives, managing directors and mothers. They are also alcoholics. In her documentary, Carolin Schmitz explores the protagonists’ stories and their strategies for survival: the little tricks they employ in order to try and get through their daily lives – lives which become increasingly difficult to manage the stronger the addiction becomes. Their fear of losing control and being exposed as a drinker create their need to conform, but the protagonists can only cope with this pressure by increasing their alcohol intake.
Who directed Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker?
Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker was directed by Carolin Schmitz.
How long is Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker?
Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker?
Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker is a Documentary film.
Where was Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker produced?
Portraits deutscher Alkoholiker was produced in Germany.