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Watching People Watching Birds

Watching People Watching Birds

2026•1h 37m•0•Documentary
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Highly topical, serious and humorous, this film observes people who are passionately devoted to bird watching. Through their eyes and ears, we discover the world of the birds that becomes a metaphor for the state of the world.

Ulrike Franke · Director

Ulrike Franke · Writer

Michael Loeken · Writer

Michael Loeken · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 37m
LanguageDE
Release DateOct 1, 2026

Actors

Patrick Kretz

Self

Jonathan Franzen

Jonathan Franzen

Self

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