Paula (2016 film)

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Paula
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Directed by Christian Schwochow
Starring Carla Juri
Albrecht Schuch
Roxane Duran
Release date
  • 7 August 2016 (2016-08-07)(LFF)
Running time
123 minutes
CountryGermany
LanguageGerman

Paula is a 2016 German biographical film directed by Christian Schwochow. The film depicts pioneering female painter Paula Modersohn-Becker. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Schöning, Jörg (14 December 2016). "Paula Modersohn-Becker auf der Kinoleinwand 'Weder genial noch gescheit, aber sehr lieblich'". Der Spiegel (in German). Retrieved 2020-01-09.
  2. Lodge, Guy (8 August 2016). "Film Review: 'Paula'". Variety . Retrieved 2020-01-09.