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Paul Auster: What If

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A look at the world of US writer Paul Auster, on the occasion of the publication of his new novel, an exploration of human identity and the soul of New York, the city that Auster has portrayed as no one else has ever done.

DirectorSabine Lidl
WriterSabine Lidl
ProducerIrene Höfer

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Paul Auster: What If isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Spain. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Sabine Lidl

AAAaron Altaras
Aaron Altaras
Young Paul Auster
BKBurghart Klaußner
Burghart Klaußner
Self - Narrator (voice)
ASAndrea Sawatzki
Andrea Sawatzki
Self - Narrator (voice)
PAPaul Auster
Paul Auster
Self - Writer
SHSiri Hustvedt
Siri Hustvedt
Self - Writer / Wife
SM
Sam Messer
Self - Artist / Friend
FBFrançois Busnel
François Busnel
Self - Book Critic
WWWim Wenders
Wim Wenders
Self - Filmmaker
DWDonata Wenders
Donata Wenders
Self - Photographer
DTDonald Trump
Donald Trump
Self - Politician (archive footage)

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