The Poet's Wife
2021 | 94 min | Biography
Helke Misselwitz visits the Datça peninsula in Turkey, where artist Güler Yücel has found her refuge.
Helke Misselwitz
DirectorHelke Misselwitz is a German director known for her contributions to documentary filmmaking. She gained prominence for her work in the German Democratic Republic, exploring themes of gender, politics, and social issues. Some of her notable films include "Herzsprung" (1992) and "Winter Adé" (1988). Misselwitz's work has been recognized with awards such as the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival and the German Film Awards.
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