Maximilian Schell 's biography of Marlene Dietrich is being shown as a tribute to the star who died earlier this month.
When actor/director Schell persuaded Dietrich to allow a detailed interview, she made one condition: she would be recorded in sound only. The result is a funny and moving tribute to a self-mocking but dogmatic star, illustrated with the best moments from films ranging from The Blue Angel to Just a Gigolo, clips from shows and newsreel footage from
Marlene's wartime tours. In
German with English subtitles.