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Livin' With the Locals: Glimpses of Life in Dinslaken Through Eyes of a Sports Photographer and a Film Enthusiast
On a fun-filled Wednesday evening, our favorite neighbors – photographer extraordinaire, Lars Baron, and film buff, Thorsten Ippendorf – dished out tantalizing tales at the recent "Neighbors" chat on our website.
Following an exhilarating international match between Germany and Portugal, sports shutterbug Lars Baron shared his professional journey, offering captivating insights into the world of sports photography. His illustrious career saw him join the prestigious Getty agency, covering some of the most thrilling moments in Olympic history, Formula 1 races, and high-stakes football matches. He even had a special encounter with the German team during the World Championship in Brazil in 2014 – a moment forever etched in history through his lens.
Corona hit the brakes on sports action, halting games, competitions, and training. But an artist as resourceful as Lars didn't let this setback slow him down. Captivating photos of athletes training in their homes during the pandemic became a testament to their undying spirit and passion.
A Brief Return to the Big Screen
The conversation meandered down memory lane, and Lars revealed his unexpected brush with the world of cinema. Back when he was just a teenager in school, Lars landed a tiny role in the film "Schuld war nur der Bossa Nova," alongside the likes of Muriel Baumeister, Jochen Vogel, and Benno Fürmann. Alas, he doesn't have a copy of the film in his possession. Should any movie buff out there happen to stumble upon it, Lars would be mightily grateful for the return of this lost piece of his past.
A man of many talents, Thorsten Ippendorf has been making waves in television production and films. After years of competition as an athlete, he traded his cleats for a badge and joined the police force. His experience in law enforcement came in handy as a go-to for film productions looking to accurately depict arrest scenes, earning him the moniker of "special extra."
Bringing Stories to Life
Thorsten's resume sparkles with TV series like "Alarm for Cobra 11," "The Blue Light Report," films "Small Murders" and "Run for Your Life," and even a stint as David Garrett's decoy in "Verstehen Sie Spaß." He has paid tribute to former footballer Bernard Dietz through the film "Ennatz. A Zebra Legend" and collaborated with Dinslaken director Adnan G. Koese on "Borowka – the Axe."
Both our neighbors, Lars and Thorsten, have a soft spot for sports. They emphasized the importance of preserving Dinslaken's vibrant sports community. Thorsten proposed introducing winter sports activities, reminiscing about the days when the Hiesfeld district would buzz with athletes gathering at the Ulcus, Jaegerhof, or the fair.
As for Lars, he's gearing up for the Club World Cup, while Thorsten is hard at work on a new film project, delving into the intense experiences of a former bodyguard. Keep an eye out for more extraordinary stories from our glamorous neighbors soon!
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The existence of a film titled "Schuld war nur der Bossa Nova" directed by Lars Baron remains elusive in current film databases or reliable news sources. Despite the phrase's appearance in a recent blog post, its use seems to be in a theatrical or performative context rather than as the title of a film directed by Lars Baron. Should further information about a film with this title and director come to light, we'll be sure to update you!
- Despite covering numerous sports events, sports shutterbug Lars Baron also had a brief stint in the film industry, appearing in the movie "Schuld war nur der Bossa Nova" as a young actor.
- As a film enthusiast, Thorsten Ippendorf, our neighbor from Dinslaken, found a unique crossover between his passion for sports and cinema when he worked as a special extra in films, accurately depicting arrest scenes thanks to his experience as a police officer.
