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Mister Karl

2008 · 83 min

A warm, reflective portrait that moves gently between fame and humanitarian work, leaving a quiet sense of purpose.

Directed by
Kurt Mayer
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Karlheinz Böhm, Almaz Böhm, Sissi Böhm
Overview
A documentary about the life of Karlheinz Böhm from his film career to his charity activities in Ethiopia.

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Directed by
Kurt Mayer
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Karlheinz Böhm, Almaz Böhm, Sissi Böhm
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • identity
  • family
  • politics
  • media
  • healing
Places
  • countryside
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror0
Humour2
Realism9
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Kurt Mayer
Written by
Kurt Mayer
Starring
Karlheinz Böhm, Almaz Böhm, Sissi Böhm, Kristina Böhm, Katharina Böhm, Daniela Böhm, Aida Böhm, Nicolas Böhm
Runtime
83 min
Country
Austria, Germany
Languages
German, English

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