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Renowned Director Doris Dörrie Turns 70, Embracing a Life of Travel and Adventure
Acclaimed director Doris Dörrie, whose works include the award-winning films "Cherry Blossoms - Hanami" and "Men," celebrates her 70th birthday today. For the esteemed filmmaker and writer, birthdays are personal affairs, yet this time she will break tradition with a public event in Munich on June 5th at the Literature House.
Born in Hanover, Dörrie holds a deep affinity for mobility. She values the connections and experiences that come from being on the move, rather than viewing a place as a permanent residence. "Home for me is less about the physical space and more about family and friends," Dörrie shared with the German Press Agency in Munich.
Dörrie's love for travel began early, as she studied theater sciences and film in California and New York before attending the Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film (HFF) in Munich in 1975. Some of her works, especially those created in Japan, such as "Cherry Blossoms - Hanami" and "Greetings from Fukushima," reflect her global perspective.
Dörrie's recently published book, "Living," tells her life story through the lens of her various homes, from her childhood bedroom to shared apartments and an idyllic farm in Upper Bavaria. In her travels, she has confronted moments of loneliness, choosing unconventional methods to overcome feelings of isolation. In Los Angeles, she posed as a wealthy buyer to explore luxurious properties, while in Germany, she walked through department stores to be among people.
The Internet age has further intensified feelings of isolation, according to Dörrie. People feel connected digitally yet are increasingly withdrawing from real-life interactions. She believes that face-to-face encounters are essential, not only for personal well-being but also for democracy, as the ability to negotiate compromises is crucial for sustainable peace.
Doris Dörrie, a professor at the HFF in Munich, prefers a private birthday celebration, yet this time she will make an exception. The event on June 5th is open to the public, with publisher Philipp Keel and actress Ulrike Kriener expected to attend. Kriener, who starred in Dörrie's breakthrough comedy "Men" 40 years ago, will be among those joining the celebration. On this momentous occasion, Dörrie expresses a wish: "I wish for peace for everyone, every day. Peace would be nice."
- Doris Dörrie
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- Doris Dörrie's recently published book, "Living," presents her life story, including her various homes, ranging from her childhood bedroom to shared apartments, an idyllic farm in Upper Bavaria, and luxurious properties she explored in Los Angeles.
- Dörrie's global perspective is evident in some of her works, particularly those created in Japan, such as "Cherry Blossoms - Hanami" and "Greetings from Fukushima."
- For Doris Dörrie, home is less about a physical space and more about family and friends, a perspective that has been inspired by her travels and nomadic lifestyle.
- Doris Dörrie values the connections and experiences that come from being on the move, rather than viewing a place as a permanent residence, embodying the spirit of adventure and exploring various aspects of life, including relationships, fashion-and-beauty, home-and-garden, books, entertainment, celebrities, and pop-culture.
