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April 23, 2012
Time:2-4 p.m.
Description:Andreas Dresen, one of the most critically acclaimed German filmmakers working today, discusses his most recent film, "Stopped on Track" (Halt auf freier Strecke). Dresen will answer questions about his own work and filmmaking in Germany today.

The U.S. pre-premiere of the film takes place at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema South Lamar on Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m.; the screening (free with UT ID) will be followed by a discussion with the Dresen.

This heart-wrenching portrayal of a young family faced with the husband's terminal cancer won numerous awards at film festivals in Cannes, Karlovy Vary, Ghent, Chicago and others; it was voted film of the year at the 2012 Berlin Film Festival.
Location:Burdine Hall (BUR) 337
URL:More about this event...
Contact:Sabine Hake | 512-232-6379
Sponsor:The Department of Germanic Studies, The Center for European Studies, and The Department of Radio-Television-Film
Admission:Free
Categories:Everyone, Lecture/talk, Politics & International
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