Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen (1997)
"The art of the stage actor and even of a stage director is evanescent. Nothing remains of it but a 'still' photograph or two (...) Not everyone can be a genius. Somebody has to be a Leon Askin - and that's me." Leon Askin, born in Vienna in 1907 , fled from the Nazis to the USA in 1940. The private Leon Askin is portrayed: his daily routine, his contact with those around him, at work. During quiet moments, he discusses his thoughts about persecution, emigration, work, discipline, success, the image one projects to the world, his identity as a Jew, loneliness, the struggle for recognition and health, life acting - and also about death.
Director: Egon Humer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
- Leon Askin - Himself
Screenplay
Cinematography: Egon Humer
Production: Egon Humer Produktionsbüro
Country: Austria
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen about?
- "The art of the stage actor and even of a stage director is evanescent. Nothing remains of it but a 'still' photograph or two (...) Not everyone can be a genius. Somebody has to be a Leon Askin - and that's me." Leon Askin, born in Vienna in 1907 , fled from the Nazis to the USA in 1940. The private Leon Askin is portrayed: his daily routine, his contact with those around him, at work. During quiet moments, he discusses his thoughts about persecution, emigration, work, discipline, success, the image one projects to the world, his identity as a Jew, loneliness, the struggle for recognition and health, life acting - and also about death.
- Who directed Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen?
- Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen was directed by Egon Humer.
- Who stars in Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen?
- Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen stars Leon Askin.
- How long is Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen?
- Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
- What genre is Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen?
- Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen is a Documentary film.
- Where was Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen produced?
- Leon Askin - (Über)Leben und Schauspiel. Private Anmerkungen was produced in Austria.