Thank God I’m in the Film Business!

The documentary showcases Eva Ebner, who is deeply embedded in the film industry. With a career spanning decades, she has worked behind the camera and in front of it, making significant contributions to cinema, particularly in relation to Edgar Wallace’s crime novels adapted in Germany during the 1960s.

This film also addresses the complexities of her past, including her childhood in Gdansk amid the anti-Semitic environment and the dangers of the Nazi regime. It doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges she faced, providing a nuanced portrait that interweaves her professional accomplishments with personal struggles.

Directed by Lothar Lambert, this documentary offers a unique glimpse into the intersection of personal history and the film industry. Collectors interested in documentaries that highlight influential figures in cinema will find this film particularly relevant.