The Discarded Father
2008 | 82 min | Documentary
Douglas Wolfsperger meets fathers who share his fate: They can't see their own children, because the ex-partners prohibit any contact.
Harald Merker
ActorHarald Merker is a notable film production designer and art director known for his work on several high-profile German and international films. Some of his notable projects include "Good Bye Lenin!" (2003), a critically acclaimed film that received numerous awards and nominations. He also contributed to "The White Ribbon" (2009), which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, and "Never Look Away" (2018), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Merker's work is recognized for its meticulous attention to detail and ability to create immersive, historically accurate environments.
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