IRIS

by Irene Höfer, Anke Sterneborg
  • 2023 Medea Film Factory GmbH
  • 2023 Medea Film Factory GmbH

    Synopsis

    A career spanning more than five decades between arthouse, television and political activism, told as dialogue between past and present. Iris Berben revisits important places and inspiring accomplices, such as Rudolph Thome, who directed her in her first feature films. Jim Rakete, who has photographed her continually over 40 years. Barbara Sukowa who has started her international career like Iris Berben in Munich. Anke Engelke who shares with her the privilege to switch between comedic and dramatic roles. Ruben Östlund who guided her to a late triumph in TRIANGLE OF SADNESS.