Doppelleben (2012)
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Susanne Knoll, Marianne Schätzle, Lothar Wunderlich, Jochen Florstedt
A documentary follows two Angela Merkel impersonators as they reflect on the experience of living in another person’s public image.
The story
Douglas Wolfsperger’s documentary explores the phenomenon of double identities by following two women who resemble Angela Merkel and work as political impersonators. They talk about their experiences in that role, while the film combines humorous and ironic moments with serious scenes. Through these encounters, it raises questions about identity, how people are perceived by others, and individuality.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In his documentary, Douglas Wolfsperger explores the phenomenon of double identities. Among other things, he follows the lives of two Angela Merkel lookalikes, who talk about their experiences as political impersonators. Humorous, ironic, but also serious scenes touch on deeper questions of identity, how others perceive us, and individuality.
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