Lars Eidinger as Richard III
photo: © Arno Declair
LARS EIDINGER – TO BE OR NOT TO BE
Lars Eidinger is an extraordinary actor in every respect. On stage, he convinces with his physical presence, his varied acting and his emotionality. This gives his characters depth and credibility and ensures sold-out theaters around the world.
Director Reiner Holzemer gives an exciting insight into Eidinger's world of theatre and filmmaking.
Documentary (2022)
Script, director, DoP: Reiner Holzemer
A RH Film production, in co-production with BR/ARTE
supported by FFF Bayern, Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg, DFFF and the cultural funding of Land Salzburg
Theatrical release Germany: 23rd March 2023
Theatrical release Austria: 24th March 2023
German distributor: www.filmweltverleih.de
Austrian distributor: www.https://www.filmladen.at
Swiss distributor: https://www.praesens.com/
DVD (PAL) now available with English and French subtitles
VOD & STREAMING
Available as Video-on-Demand in GB, France and Ireland.
AWARDS
Best Documentary 2023 – Gilde Film Award
FESTIVAL INVITATIONS
Mar 21, 2024
International Festival of Films on Art (North-American Premiere)
Canada
Jan 29, 2024
Filmfest Lausanne
Switzerland
Nov 18, 2023
Festival du Cinéma Allemand de Dinard
France
Sep 13, 2023
LETsDOK Dokumentarfilmtage
Germany
Jul 29, 2023
Watt en Schlick Fest
Germany
Jan 30, 2023
Stranger Than Fiction
Germany
Oct 22, 2022
Vienna International Film Festival (European Premiere)
Austria
Oct 4, 2022
Filmfest Hamburg (German Premiere)
Germany
PRESS
ttt (ARD)
March 12, 2023
Documentary portrait of a stage animal
He always gives his all: Lars Eidinger, an exceptional actor and a ramp show. Documentary filmmaker Reiner Holzemer accompanied him for nine months with his camera. The result is an impressively close portrait: "Lars Eidinger - To Be or Not To Be.
The New York Times
October 19, 2022
Method Acting? Lars Eidinger Just Wants to ‘Become Myself’ (press archive Lars Eidinger)
He might be the greatest Shakespearean actor you’ve never heard of. At last, New Yorkers will get to see his no-holds-barred portrayal of Hamlet in Thomas Ostermeier’s production at BAM.
