Hans Warns- Mein 20.Jahrhundert
Brief Synopsis
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Born in Germany in 1899, Hans Warns' life spanned almost the entire 20th century. At the age of 15, Warns set sail to Chile with his first still camera, beginning a life long obsession with the sea and photography. Living through two world wars, Warns studied navigation, worked as a merchant marine
Cast & Crew
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Gordian Maugg
Director
Robert Schielicke
Natascha Katja Bub
Albert Hetterle
Jost Gerstein
Fred Angerstein
Film Details
Also Known As
Hans Warns- My 20th Century
Genre
Historical
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
Synopsis
Born in Germany in 1899, Hans Warns' life spanned almost the entire 20th century. At the age of 15, Warns set sail to Chile with his first still camera, beginning a life long obsession with the sea and photography. Living through two world wars, Warns studied navigation, worked as a merchant marine and continued to take photographs, including some motion pictures. On the occassion of a 1993 exhibition of his work, Warns takes a look at his life and the changes he has seen Germany go through.
Director
Gordian Maugg
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Hans Warns- My 20th Century
Genre
Historical
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 45m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1999.
b&w and color
