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Before Pablo Larrain's 'Maria,' There Was This Marlene Dietrich Doc

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Larraín's 'Maria' draws inspiration from a gripping Marlene Dietrich documentary, offering a fresh take on the iconic actress's life and legacy.
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  • Maximilian Schell's 1984 documentary on Dietrich, 'Marlene,' provided a blueprint for Larraín's approach to his own biopic, with its unflinching portrayal of the star's complex persona.
  • While 'Maria' centers on Dietrich's later years, Schell's film explored her earlier days in the Weimar Republic, shedding light on the formative experiences that shaped her iconic image.
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Pablo Larrain, Marlene Dietrich, Maximilian Schell, 'Maria', 'Marlene'
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