The Impossible Picture
2016 | 70 min | Drama
1956: 13-year-old Johanna, a polio sufferer, uses her camera to document family life, her coming of age and what really happens behind closed doors.
Andrea Schramek
ActorAndrea Schramek is a notable figure in the film industry. She has worked on various projects, although specifics about her career might not be widely available in mainstream sources. However, her contributions to the arts may include involvement in independent films, theater productions, or other creative endeavors. As of now, there are no prominent awards or well-known films directly attributed to her name in the public domain.
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