Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich

A warm, talky portrait that ambles through a famous filmmaker's life, mixing career anecdotes with personal reflection and archival clips.

Directed by

Jo Müller

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Roland Emmerich, Ute Emmerich, John Cusack

Overview

A documentary about Roland Emmerich, the most commercially successful German director in Hollywood, released on the occasion of his 70th birthday. It offers rare insights into his professional career and private life, covering his rise as a blockbuster filmmaker, his personal relationships, family background, and life in the US and Europe. The film also looks back at his early work, including his 1984 directorial debut The Noah’s Ark Principle, and reflects on themes such as dreams, identity, politics, and the rules of the film industry.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, identity, art, family

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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