Fassbinder

About This Movie

Fassbinder is a captivating dive into the life of one of Germany's most provocative filmmakers. The documentary, directed by Annekatrin Hendel, presents a detailed chronology of his career, from the innovative Action-Theater to his untimely death. The storytelling here is really intimate, filled with personal anecdotes and reflections that give you a real sense of his complexity. You feel the weight of his struggles with identity and creativity, and that tension drives the pacing in a way that’s both engaging and thought-provoking. The atmosphere is raw, almost haunting at times, but that's what makes it distinctive—it's not just about his films, but about the man behind them. It’s definitely worth a look for anyone interested in cinema's darker corners.

Focuses on personal anecdotes and reflectionsChronologically structured but with a personal touchExplores themes of identity and creativity