Klaus Maria Brandauer: I’m a very good guy – people

01/03/2021 Germany, World

Are you still happy that you are not at the beginning of your career and now you have to fight to survive?

Brandauer: “It’s pure coincidence, I can’t help it. But the situation is dire for many young colleagues who have yet to build something. I have the impression that you have to be very strong to get help. What’s even worse is that people say, “Well, the theater, then we locked it …” I think the actors overestimated each other, including me. When the baker closes in the corner, there is a revolution. But if we don’t act, then what? “

Yes, what then?

Brandauer: “Nothing! The theater, the art itself, is a very important engine for our life. I don’t want to think about what our life would be like if the theater no longer existed. The theater helps us to discuss things, discuss the great things. issues, but in a very peaceful way. Ultimately, we only experience this possibility through art. “

Is Corona the earth’s revenge against people for treating them badly?

Brandauer: „In fact, I’m very open to such scenarios, but I don’t think so at the moment. We are not punished yet, but that can still come. Anyone who thinks that Corona is the revenge of the Earth against the people should make an effort from now on and become a better person. “

With regard to his two films “Ferdinand von Schirach: Feinde” the question arises: does the end always justify the means?

Brandauer: “You are alluding to the fact that the policeman in our film tortures the suspect. I hope Germany will discuss the term ‘rescue torture’! The ends in no way justify the means. Unless the end is good, and so are the means. “

Who decides what is right and what is wrong?

Brandauer: “Everyone. I am very happy that we live in a democracy. And I am convinced that we have to do something to keep it that way. We have to look, take care, so that we can continue to be exemplary. I want to read something in black and white, I want to see it monitored the possibilities of our democracy. I have nothing against the expression ‘justice’, but sometimes it is too vague for me. “

What do you think is unfair?

Brandauer: “Many things are unfair, but in general I can’t do much with this term either. If my piece of cake is smaller than yours, it’s definitely unfair. But beyond that, it stops me from evaluating injustice. “

If tomatoes are thrown at you after a premiere, it’s clearly unfair.

Brandauer: “No way. How? I don’t think it’s funny when tomatoes are flying after me, but I can’t decide if that’s fair or unfair. So I’m happy that tomatoes are thrown at me. I can’t do anything about it.”

Torture to save a life: the case of Jakob von Metzler

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In the accompanying documentary, the filmmakers recall the real case of Jakob von Metzler († 11).