Filmmaker Fritz Lang seeks inspiration for his first sound film by immersing himself in the case of serial killer Peter Kürten.
Set in Hollywood in 1935, a fictionalized depiction of Fritz Lang's life at this time.
American director William Friedkin interviewed Austrian director Fritz Lang on February 21st and 24th, 1975. Lang died August 2nd, 1976.
A interview with Fritz Lang where he talks about his career in Germany and troubles with the Nazis.
Interview with Fritz Lang on the roof of Villa Malaparte on Capri during the filming of the fictitious film "Odysseus" and the filming of "Le mépris" by Jean-Luc Godard, in which Fritz Lang plays the role of an old film director called Lang. During the interview, excerpts from the long films "The Nibelungen", "The Tired Death" and "M" are shown.
Screenwriter Paul Javal's marriage to his wife Camille disintegrates during movie production as she spends time with the producer. Layered conflicts between art and business ensue.