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Flight

August 15, 2000 1h 27m

Originally released in 2000. Flight is a documentary film. directed by Peter Nestler. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Leopold Mayer

Synopsis

Jewish painter Leopold Mayer fled his native Frankfurt at the rise of the Nazi regime. Although briefly finding refuge in France, where he changed his name to Leo Maillet, his stay was cut short by Germany's invasion of Paris. Flucht traces Maillet's escape from the Gestapo and the French police, using Maillet's "Entre chien et loup" series of paintings as the framework for the film. Accompanied by Maillet's son Daniel, Peter Nestler revisits the late artist's hiding places and depicts a hauntingly beautiful portrait of an outstanding artist on the run.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 15, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 27m 87 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • 3sat
  • WDR
  • ZDF

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flight about?

Jewish painter Leopold Mayer fled his native Frankfurt at the rise of the Nazi regime. Although briefly finding refuge in France, where he changed his name to Leo Maillet, his stay was cut short by...

Who directed Flight?

Flight was directed by Peter Nestler.

How long is Flight?

Flight has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).

When was Flight released?

Flight was released on August 15, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Flight?

The main cast of Flight includes Leopold Mayer.