Ich war ja auch wer - Chefkoch Hermann Reußner, Jahrgang 1891, erzählt aus seinem Leben

About This Movie

Ich war ja auch wer is quite a fascinating window into a life lived at the turn of the century. The pacing is gentle, almost meditative, as 90-year-old Hermann Reußner recounts his experiences with a kind of nostalgic warmth that feels both personal and universal. His tales from early 20th-century Germany, including his time serving in World War I and transitioning into a culinary career, are rich with historical context. The atmosphere, reflective yet candid, pulls you in, revealing a world that feels distant yet oddly familiar. There’s something distinctly powerful about witnessing his memories, the way he describes his life with both humor and solemnity, really makes it stand out among documentaries of its time.

Unique perspective on early 20th-century GermanyIntimate storytelling from a centenarianRich historical context within personal anecdotes