Heiner Uebbing originally hails from rural Lower Saxony and is based in Leipzig. His passion for film dates back to his teenage years, when he started attending film festivals, writing and corresponding about his experiences. You can probably spot him in one of Leipzig’s OmU/OV screenings in the front rows.
I'll Be Gone in the Dark's co-executive producer and -star Paul Haynes talks to us about his involvement in both helping finish the bestseller by Michelle McNamara and his contribution to the HBO documentary of the same name. He also goes into his unlikely connection to the Leipzig Glocal.
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Our True Crime Series continues with an in-depth review of the new documentary series I'll Be Gone in the Dark. The show delves into the massive case of the Golden State Killer and the role of a true crime writer and online sleuth in finally catching him decades later.
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DOK Leipzig is gearing up for a different festival this year. Due to COVID, DOK 2020 will be hybrid film festival with many new online events. However, there is still going to be live cinema in Leipzig. Find out about all the sections and events in detail.
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Our entertainment recommendations for Corona times continues with TV shows. Find your new obsession, from cartoons to prestige dramas.
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