Ottilie von Faber-Castell biopic airs on German TV
The three‑hour biopic "Ottilie von Faber‑Castell – Eine mutige Frau" was broadcast on ARD and repeated on 3sat. It tells the story of Ottilie von Faber‑Castell, who at 16 in 1893 inherited the family pencil empire and later became its CEO. The drama shows the resistance she faced from male directors and from family members, including her mother (played by Maren Eggert) and grandmother (Eleonore Weisgerber). Kristin Suckow portrays Ottilie, while Johannes Zirner appears as Alexander and Hannes Wegener as Philipp, whose marriage proposal she seeks. Directed by Claudia Garde, the film was shown in two parts on consecutive Fridays, with the second part scheduled for 14 August at 20:15.
Entities: 3sat · ARD · Claudia Garde · Kristin Suckow · Ottilie von Faber-Castell
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The biopic portrays resistance from male directors and family members, including Ottilie's mother (Maren Eggert) and grandmother (Eleonore Weisgerber). (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The story includes Ottilie seeking a marriage proposal from Philipp, played by Hannes Wegener. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Johannes Zirner appears as Alexander in the biopic. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kristin Suckow plays Ottilie von Faber‑Castell in the biopic. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] A three‑hour biopic titled 'Ottilie von Faber‑Castell – Eine mutige Frau' aired on ARD and 3sat. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The biopic was directed by Claudia Garde. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ottilie von Faber‑Castell inherited the Faber‑Castell pencil company at age 16 in 1893. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The biopic will be broadcast in two parts on consecutive Fridays, with the second part on 14 August at 20:15. (All articles)