The Man in the Background
The Man in the Background
English. Directed by Lene Berg.
The Man in the Background is a story about the paradoxical role of the couple Josselson in the post-war western cultural battles and the exploitation of culture during the Cold War.
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- 0h 20m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- Original title
- Mannen i bakgrunnen
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The Man in the Background runs 20 minutes (0h 20m).
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What movies are like The Man in the Background?
If you liked The Man in the Background, try The Colour Room, Hands of Stone, The Nest.
Who directed The Man in the Background?
The Man in the Background was directed by Lene Berg.