Edition 24: 1–9 August, 2025

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A Father’s Music - Nach der Musik


105' / Color

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Synopsis

Famous Austrian conductor Otmar Suitner’s affair with a much younger woman resulted in a divided life, quite literally – he had two different families separated by the Berlin Wall. When Suitner’s grown son attempts to rediscover his father’s past – including rare footage of his performances – secrets are uncovered and startling new memories created.



Directors' Biography

Born in Rendsburg, New Years Eve 1971. Raised & currently living in Berlin. 1995 - 2006 film studies at the German Film and Television Academy, Berlin (DFFB). 1995 Orson Welles – The One-Man Band, assistant director feature-length documentary.

Directors

Igor Heitzmann

Producers

Thomas Riedel

Cinematographers

Hoyte van Hoytema

Rali Raltchev

Editors

Inge Schneider

Contact

Igor Heitzmann
Arndtstr. 32
D-10965 Berlin, Germany
Tel.: +49-179-202 55 84
Fax.: +49-30-257 59 161
[email protected]

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