Armin Müller-Stahl: Some of me have become Thomas Mann

Armin Müller-Stahl: Some of me have become Thomas Mann

Berlin, Deutschland - The renowned actor Armin Müller-Stahl, 94 years old, has come to the center of public attention due to his impressive embodiment of Thomas Mann in Heinrich Breloer's three-part "Die Manns". Since his role, he has often been addressed as "Mr. Thomas Mann". Müller-Stahl, who alternately lives in Berlin, on the Baltic Sea and California, feels that part of him is inseparable from the Nobel Prize winner. This identification with a man was not planned, but also has to do with Lübeck, the birthplace of men.

About his approach to the role of the role reflects Müller-Stahl: He wanted to transfer Thomas Mann into modern times without using the historical language, and decided to present a man with his own personality and voice. This was a challenge at first because the poet is considered a complex and difficult person. Literature critic Marcel Reich-Ranicki once said that it was possible to play man, which Müller-Stahl gave a strengthening feedback.

a deep immersion in Thomas Mann

Almost 25 years ago, the intensive examination of Thomas Mann, which is of great importance for Müller-Stahl. During this time he led a diary that was later published as a book. In it, he not only recorded his experiences during the filming, but also outlined his colleagues and extraordinary situations. Critics noticed that he was too sympathetic to the role of Thomas Mann, which increased the challenge for the actor.

on the occasion of the 150th birthday of Thomas Mann

June 6 marked Thomas Mann's 150th birthday, who was born in Lübeck in 1875. On this occasion, numerous new books about him appear, including non -fiction books and graphic novels. This shows the ongoing interest in his person and his work, which still fascinates numerous readers and spectators.

Müller-Stahl will speak in an interview on Friday in the “Journal” on NDR culture and share his thoughts about Thomas Mann. His deep insights and the special connection to Mann offer an occasion to think about the life and challenges of the great German writer. The comprehensive program of North German Radio in honor of Thomas Mann will shed light on the versatile facets of his art and life.

The film adaptation "The Manns - A Roman of the Century" plays an important role in this retrospective and uses real interviews and historical photos to tell the moving history of the Mann family. It becomes clear how the various living conditions and the literary talent of Thomas Mann were formative for the subsequent generation of creatives.

In order to learn more about the artistic design of the series, a detailed overview is available on imdb . Interested parties can find more information about the film and the narrative style of the life of Thomas Mann and his family.

for Müller-Stahl, the connection to Thomas Mann remains a lifelong inspiration and reflects the challenges that shape both literary and acting world.