Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense
Originally released in 2010. Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense is a documentary film. directed by Pascal Hofmann. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Daniel Schmid, Ingrid Caven, and Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Synopsis
When director Daniel Schmid grew up, his parents ran a hotel in the Alps, and this singular setting was to influence his film. Rather by coincidence, he came to Berlin in the early 1960s and became part of the new German wave. Schmid worked with, among others, Wenders and Fassbinder, for example, as an actor in Wender’s The American Friend. He met Ingrid Caven, who was to play a diva in several of his films. This is a documentation of a part of modern European film history and a good analysis of artistry and how it corresponds to the individual behind the camera. A wealth of archival footage brings us close to many directors and actors in Schmid’s circle. If you’ve never seen a Daniel Schmid film, you are sure to want to after watching this portrait of his life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Switzerland
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Daniel Schmid
as Self (archive footage)
Ingrid Caven
as Self
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
as Self (archive footage)
Peter Kern
as Self
Werner Schroeter
as Self
Bulle Ogier
as Self
Renato Berta
as Self
Raúl Gimenez
as Self (archive footage)
Lucia Bosè
as (archive footage)
Douglas Sirk
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense about?
When director Daniel Schmid grew up, his parents ran a hotel in the Alps, and this singular setting was to influence his film. Rather by coincidence, he came to Berlin in the early 1960s and became...
Who directed Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense?
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense was directed by Pascal Hofmann.
How long is Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense?
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense released?
Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense was released on September 2, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense?
The main cast of Daniel Schmid: Le Chat Qui Pense includes Daniel Schmid, Ingrid Caven, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Peter Kern, Werner Schroeter.