The Double Face of Peter Lorre

Year: 1984

Runtime: 59 mins

Language: German

Directors: Harun Farocki, Felix Hoffmann

Documentary

Peter Lorre’s breakthrough as the murderer in Fritz Lang’s M brought him international acclaim, a role that still fascinates cinephiles. Yet the fame also proved a heavy burden for the Hungarian actor. Using photos and film excerpts, Das doppelte Gesicht traces the highs and lows of Lorre’s career, and the economic pressures of the film industry.

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