Gregor Dorfmeister on THE BRIDGE
The Bridge • 22m
THE BRIDGE was adapted from Gregor Dorfmeister’s first novel, published in 1958. In this March 2015 interview, Dorfmeister discusses the autobiographical nature of the story and the enduring impact of both the novel and the film.
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Against the Grain
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