Marlene Dietrich – Her Own Song
May 30, 2010 | Posted by admin 
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Film goddess. Cabaret chanteuse. Tireless soldier. Immortal icon. Marlene Dietrich endures as one of the most seductive and glamorous personalities in cinematic history. But who was she really? In this fascinating, ‘revealing glimpse behind the image (Los Angeles Times) narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, director J. David Riva pays tribute to his world-renowned grandmother. On screen, she wasa legend. But that was only the beginning. She became the German-born all-American girl, entertaining U.S. troops on the front lines, doing whatever she could for her boys on the battlefield. Rare,never-before-seen footage and candid interviews are featured in this stirring portrait that will have you falling in love again with Marlene!
Marlene Dietrich – Her Own Song
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Tags: Dietrich, Marlene, Song | 
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Rating: 1 / 5
David Riva, Dietrich’s grandson, makes a shallow movie which concentrates on Marlene the war heroine. Surely what she did during WW2 is very important and very admirable. Yet Riva makes it sound like there was nothing more to her. Her sexuality, or actually bi-sexuality, is ignored completly, as if it wasn’t a huge if not the most important part of her persona. Nothing about her passion for men’s clothing, so recignized with her. Amost nothing proffessional about her as an actress, performer… I only thank God I had the sence to buy Dietrich’s daughter’s book. As a grandson, Riva could have also talk more about the Marlene he knew, not the gorgeous Dietrich, the star, but the difficult self-centered woman whom all her loved once had to learn handle somehow. The fascinating woman, a mistery, with so many layers to her… This movie would probably make her throw to the air one of her hillarious, sarcastic, mean, yet thruthful remarks.
And despite it all, the movie is filled with movie clips, home videos, concert bits, and a lot of very interesting footage I enjoyed immensly while ignoring most of the kitchy things said there.
Rating: 4 / 5
Marlene Dietrich was an interesting woman. She was completely dedicated to her homeland of Germany; she spoke fondly of the culture until her death. She was raised in a priveledged class and was lucky enough to begin her career that brought her to America in The Blue Angel with Josef von Sternberg. She became a huge star in America and never returned to Germany to make another film. When World War II began, Dietrich rallied against her home country and went to extremes to encourage the moral of the American troops. She even became a citizen of the country.
Dietrich’s war efforts have not been explored in the past the way this documentary does. Made by much of her family including her grandson and with interviews from her daughter, this documentary provides a personal view as well as a scholarly one. The war changed this exotic performer, and this DVD shows the world why and how.
As a big fan of Dietrich, I have never admired her as much as I do now after seeing this documentary.
Rating: 4 / 5
I am glad i bought this Doc film of Marlene directed by her grandson! It was well done from beginning to end. Lots of exclusive footage and very touching moments. I consider Maximilian Schell’s doc film to be more for the hardcore fans and this one for the casual fans as it is more accessible.
It is true that certain aspects of her life were omitted such as her bi-sexuality and her complicated relationship with film director Josef von Sternberg. But for almost 2 hours, you’ll get a deep insight into the life of a fascinating woman from the beginning to the end.
This DVD is already out of print and so I’d suggest for you to buy it before it starts to sell for $200! You won’t regret it.
Rating: 5 / 5
This movie is one on the most entertaining documentaries I have ever seen. I found it to be the frank and candid portrayal of a fascinating women the world knows little about.
Rating: 4 / 5