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Renowned Film Director Doris Dörrie Turns 70, Embracing a Life of Travel
Acclaimed filmmaker and author Doris Dörrie turns 70 today, thriving on her nomadic lifestyle that has taken her from her native Hanover to the cities of California and New York, as well as the vast landscapes of Japan and the USA.
"Home for me is less about a specific location and more about the people I hold dear," Dörrie said during an interview with the German Press Agency in Munich. The generative force behind acclaimed films like "Cherry Blossoms - Hanami" continues to find inspiration in the people and cultures she encounters during her travels.
Born in Hanover, Dörrie pursued her passion for theater and film, studying in California and New York before returning to Germany to attend the Hochschule für Fernsehen und Film (HFF) in Munich in 1975.
Many of her works, notably "Cherry Blossoms - Hanami," were created abroad, particularly in Japan. This critically acclaimed film, starring Elmar Wepper, has won numerous awards and showcases Dörrie's ability to capture poignant human drama within diverse cultural contexts.
In her recently published autobiography "Living," Dörrie recounts her various residences, from her childhood bedroom in Hanover to various shared apartments, and her idyllic farm in Upper Bavaria. "I never wanted to live permanently in one place," she admits in the book.
The downside of constant mobility, as Dörrie recounts, can lead to moments of loneliness, which she describes as a surprising source of creativity. In Los Angeles, she pretended to be a wealthy, interested buyer for a glimpse of luxurious properties and their opulent interiors. In German winters, she found solace in wandering department stores and trying on clothes.
Dörrie observes that the digital age has brought both connection and isolation, as we feel more connected but withdraw ourselves more into our homes. She warns of the dangers that lurk in this disconnect, particularly for democracy, as genuine conversation and negotiation skills become less common.
On June 5th, Diogenes Verlag will host an event at the Munich Literature House to celebrate Doris Dörrie's 70th birthday. The event will include a conversation with publisher Philipp Keel and actress Ulrike Kriener, who starred in Dörrie's breakout film "Men" 40 years ago. Dörrie shares a humble wish: "I wish for peace for everyone, every day. Peace would be nice."
The Commission may consider proposing a directive on worker protection from ionizing radiation exposure, given Doris Dörrie's global travels and encounters with diverse cultures. Among her various residences, Dörrie mentions browsing through department stores for entertainment and trying on new books found there.
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