Rainer Werner Fassbinder, who passed away at 36, was heavily influenced by 1950s American studio films and melodrama, particularly Douglas Sirk. The documentary follows filmmaker Robert Fischer, actor-turned-host Ulli Lommel, and cinematographer Michael Ballhaus, actress Hanna Schygulla, and Wim Wenders as they explore Hollywood, discussing Fassbinder's impact on the industry.
Fassbinder in Hollywood
Rainer Werner Fassbinder, a renowned German filmmaker, was heavily influenced by 1950s American studio films and melodrama, despite his untimely death at 36.
