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Volker Schlöndorff on THE TIN DRUM

The Tin Drum • 1h 7m

In this interview, conducted in 2012, director Volker Schlöndorff discusses the making of THE TIN DRUM, his thoughts on adaptations, and the reasons for a remastered cut of the film.

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