STERBEN FÜR ANFÄNGER
2025 – Director: Kurt Langbein – Original language: English, German – Subtitles: English, None – Length: 92 min.
Drawing on his own cancer diagnosis, Kurt Langbein explores the mystery of dying and death through his film. In this personal and scientific exploration, he covers a wide range of topics—from spontaneous healing to near-death experiences. A moving “journey of discovery” into the ultimate, unresolved question of existence. A.K.
Biography
Kurt Langbein is a producer and director of numerous documentaries and television features. In 2013, he received the Axel Corti Prize for outstanding achievements in radio and television, and in 2018, the Dr. Karl Renner Prize for his lifetime achievement.
Filmography
PROJEKT BALLHAUSPLATZ, AT 2023, 90 min
DER BAUER UND DER BOBO, AT 2022, 96 min
ZEIT FÜR UTOPIEN, AT 2018, 95 min
Nominated for the DOK.deutsch Wettbewerb
Intense stories and the unusual on one's own doorstep: the competition presents films that deal with people and topics in German-speaking countries. The VIKTORIA DOK.deutsch Competition is endowed with 7,500 euros. The prize sponsor is Sky.
English/Original Title: Dying for Beginners. German title: Sterben für Anfänger. Writer: Kurt Langbein. Camera: Christian Roth. Sound: Armin Koch. Editing: Harald Aue. Music: Thomas Thurnher-Hohl. Production: Langbein & Partner Media. Producer: Kurt Langbein. International Sales: Langbein & Partner Media GmbH Distribution: N.N.
