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The World According to Irving (2012)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 1H 30M

Director : André Schäfer

Synopsis

John Irving's literary worlds are satirically exaggerated, socially critical, unexpectedly magical. But how do these dazzling, sometimes bizarre, narrative worlds emerge? A unique insight into his writing workshop and a search of the places and people who have become part of his stories.

Actors

John Irving
John Irving
Himself

Crews

André Schäfer
André Schäfer
Director
Andy Lehmann
Andy Lehmann
Director of Photography
Rieke Brendel
Rieke Brendel
Producer
Hartmut Kasper
Hartmut Kasper
Writer
Claudia E. Kraszkiewicz
Claudia E. Kraszkiewicz
Writer
Ritchie Staringer
Ritchie Staringer
Original Music Composer
Fritz Busse
Fritz Busse
Editor
Thorsten Czart
Thorsten Czart
Sound Mixer
Marianne Schäfer
Marianne Schäfer
Executive Producer
Oliver Bätz
Oliver Bätz
Production Manager

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