Lawine - Leben und Sterben des Werner Koenig

Werner Koenig was hungry for life daredevil and afraid of nothing. Director Klaus Stern presents the producer and athlete whose impetuous nature became his downfall. Werner Koenig was one of the heroes of the New Economy in Germany. He was a big mouth who used his skills to create a film production and distribution company from scratch, with which he took on Kirch and Eichinger. In 2000, Koenig and his company Helkon became number 4 in Germany. Privately, he also loved to take risks. Although he had already once survived an avalanche, he continues ski in off limit and dangerous areas. In November 2000, he embarks on a skiing trip that was to be his last. With guest appearances by Dieter Kosslick, Roland Suso Richter, Markus Müller Rose.

Keywords

  • Filmfestival Max Ophüls Preis
  • lifestyle
  • Made in Germany
  • psychology
  • sport

Actors

  • Martin Heldmann
  • Dieter Kosslick
  • Roland Suso Richter
  • Markus Rosenmüller

Director

  • Klaus Stern

Documentary


50min


16+

DE

Germany
2007
Werner Koenig was hungry for life daredevil and afraid of nothing. Director Klaus Stern presents the producer and athlete whose impetuous nature became his downfall.

Werner Koenig was hungry for life daredevil and afraid of nothing. Director Klaus Stern presents the producer and athlete whose impetuous nature became his downfall.


Werner Koenig was one of the heroes of the New Economy in Germany. He was a big mouth who used his skills to create a film production and distribution company from scratch, with which he took on Kirch and Eichinger. In 2000, Koenig and his company Helkon became number 4 in Germany. Privately, he also loved to take risks. Although he had already once survived an avalanche, he continues ski in off limit and dangerous areas. In November 2000, he embarks on a skiing trip that was to be his last. With guest appearances by Dieter Kosslick, Roland Suso Richter, Markus Müller Rose.

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