Reviews

“Marc Boettcher, a Berlin filmmaker, has written a wonderful book about Alexandra. His film is even better. Boettcher has produced one of the most exciting pieces about one of the most important chanteuses of Germany’s postwar era.”

“Excellently researched. A TV portrait can hardly be more entertaining, exciting, and informative. Air the film again in prime time!”

“Boettcher gathered a wealth of material and got people talking in a way that they may not even have noticed how much they revealed themselves as career-obsessed and money-hungry managers of light entertainment. Worth seeing!”

“A very solid and well-made film biography, featuring rare and sometimes curious archive footage. A worthwhile late-night programme for schlager fans and nostalgics.”

“Marc Boettcher’s first ‘feature-length’ documentary: a bullseye! The journalist sketches the life of the 1960s chanson hope Alexandra in a gripping way. When his team uncovers new aspects surrounding her mysterious death, they receive anonymous threats.”

“Psychological portrait and critical schlager dossier. Tightly edited. Gripping!”