Theodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird

Theodor Hierneis oder Wie man ehem. Hofkoch wird

1973 · 84 min · ★ 8.0 · History

The film consists of a monologue performed by Walter Sedlmayr, who plays Theodor Hierneis, the chef at the court of Ludwig II of Bavaria. The screenplay was written by Syberberg and Sedlmayr and is based on the memoirs of Hierneis.

Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg · Written by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg

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