November 1932. With the German economy in ruins and street battles raging between rival political parties, the Weimar Republic is on its last legs. In the halls of the Reichstag, party leaders scramble for power and influence as the elderly president, Paul von Hindenburg, presides over a democracy pushed to the breaking point. Chancellors Franz von Papen and Kurt von Schleicher spin a web of intrigue, vainly hoping to harness the growing popularity...

"Autumn journey is a filmed portrait of the life and work of German baritone, Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. Filmed on the occasion of his 70th birthday Fischer-Dieskau reveals for the first time many of the secrets of his outstanding success. This prolifie singer talks about his life, the remarkable influences which have guided his career, musical interpretation, his colleagues and his attitude towards Italian, Russian and Fench repertoire. Performance...