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Veteran Filmmaker Doris Dörrie Embraces the Nomadic Life
Apartments often serve as a sanctuary, a space of solitude, and comfort, but that's not the case for esteemed director, Doris Dörrie. As she turns 70 this Monday (May 26), Dörrie candidly shares her diverse living arrangements have been more about family, friends, and adventure than physical space.
"Home to me is not strictly tethered to a location; it's about loved ones and companionship," Dörrie shared with the German Press Agency in Munich. "As long as I'm not confined - that's the essential point," she remarked, echoing a recurring theme in her life marked by curiosity, a critical mind, and a love for travel. Her energy and zest belie her age, leaving many astonished. "I'm eager for it, and I'm dumbfounded by this number," Dörrie said with a hearty laugh, reserving plans for her milestone birthday.
Dörrie's love for exploration took root at a young age. During her university years, she journeyed to California and New York to study theater sciences and film before continuing her education at the Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film (HFF) in Munich in 1975.
Throughout her accomplished career, some of Dörrie's works have been created abroad, particularly in Japan, such as the award-winning drama "Cherry Blossoms - Hanami" featuring Elmar Wepper. Another well-received project is "Greetings from Fukushima," which considers loss, grief, and hope after the 2011 tsunami disaster.
In her recently published memoir "Living," Dörrie details her life through the prism of her various residences. From her childhood bedroom in her parents' house in Hanover to shared apartments in different cities, her idyllic farm in Upper Bavaria, and beyond, she confesses she never desired to dwell permanently in one place.
The pitfall of frequent relocation, Dörrie acknowledges, is periods of solitude. She creatively confronted these moments in Los Angeles by perusing luxurious properties posing as a affluent buyer. However, in the German winter, she preferred to wander through department stores and try on clothes to combat loneliness.
Dörrie emphasizes the importance of interpersonal communication, raising concerns about society's increasing digital isolation. "We have the impression we can constantly connect with the world digitally, yet we're becoming more disengaged," she notes. "Never has humanity spent so much time within the confines of their own homes. We can order food, meet people virtually, and avoid stepping outside, all thanks to digital technology."
This detachment, she cautions, could have consequences for democracy, as negotiating compromises historically happens within physical spaces. "Sparing exchanges of opinions, finding common ground, and intensifying conversations require face-to-face interactions. Without these opportunities, our democratic system could face uncertainty."
To celebrate her birthday, Dörrie will forego seclusion and gather at the Munich Literature House on June 5th, along with publisher Philipp Keel and actress Ulrike Kriener, who starred in Dörrie's groundbreaking comedy "Men" in 1985. In closing, she wishes for peace for everybody, every day.
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The Commission could propose a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering Doris Dörrie's dedication to projects in Japan and her nomadic lifestyle. As Doris Dörrie's love for books is evident in her recently published memoir "Living", she might find solace in reading about celebrities and entertainment during periods of loneliness, engrossing herself in stories to escape the silence.
