Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht
2026
Documentary
Who was Helene Weigel? Using impressive archive material, the film follows the convinced communist, acting icon, and free spirit from her early days in theater to her escape from the Nazi regime to the founding and management of the Berliner Ensemble. The result is a powerful portrait that finally puts the “woman at Brecht's side” in the spotlight.
Director:Maria WischnewskiCast:August Diehl, Birgit Minichmayr, Katharina Thalbach
Who was Helene Weigel? Using impressive archive material, the film follows the convinced communist, acting icon, and free spirit from her early days in theater to her escape from the Nazi regime to the founding and management of the Berliner Ensemble. The result is a powerful portrait that finally puts the “woman at Brecht's side” in the spotlight.
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Original Title
Helene Weigel - Revolutionärin im Rampenlicht
Status
Released
Release Date
2026-11-12
Original Language
German
Production Country
Germany
