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To Be an Extra

20241h 11mMovieDocumentary

A charismatic young woman's intelligent film about making the leap from supporting roles in German TV dramas to play the leading role in her own life. A courageous piece of performative autofiction which invents its own rules as it unfolds.

DirectorHenrike Meyer

WriterHenrike Meyer

ProducerHenrike Meyer

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Cast · Directed by Henrike Meyer

Henrike Meyer

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