Schumacher, a documentary about famed Formula One driver Michael Schumacher, is in gear with German filmmakers Michael Wech and Hanns-Bruno Kammertöns directing. Rocket Science is presenting, executive producing and handling international sales, starting in Cannes next week. The timely film given this year marks 25 since Schumacher scored his first world championship, is currently in post and is fully supported by the driver’s family.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One pilots of all time, Schumacher is the only one in history to win seven Formula One World Championships, five of which were garnered consecutively with Ferrari. He also holds a number of other all-time racing records. After retiring in 2012, Schumacher suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a skiing accident in 2013 and continues to receive medical treatment to this day.
Benjamin Seikel and Vanessa Nöcker of B | 14 Film are producing along with Dcm, who will...
Widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula One pilots of all time, Schumacher is the only one in history to win seven Formula One World Championships, five of which were garnered consecutively with Ferrari. He also holds a number of other all-time racing records. After retiring in 2012, Schumacher suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a skiing accident in 2013 and continues to receive medical treatment to this day.
Benjamin Seikel and Vanessa Nöcker of B | 14 Film are producing along with Dcm, who will...
- 5/11/2019
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
The first official feature documentary about Formula One racing legend Michael Schumacher is in the final stages of production, with award-winning German filmmakers Michael Wech and Hanns-Bruno Kammertöns directing. Rocket Science will launch sales at Cannes.
“Schumacher” will tell the eponymous sporting star’s story. He is the only driver in history to win seven Formula One World Championships. Five of those were won consecutively with the iconic Ferrari team.
The German driver is recognized as one of the best Formula One drivers of all time. After making a comeback, he finally retired in 2012. In 2013, he suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident that left him in an induced coma for six months, from which he is still in recovery.
The sports star’s family support the film. There will be rare interviews and never-before-seen archival footage. It will be framed by Schumacher’s 50th birthday and the 25th...
“Schumacher” will tell the eponymous sporting star’s story. He is the only driver in history to win seven Formula One World Championships. Five of those were won consecutively with the iconic Ferrari team.
The German driver is recognized as one of the best Formula One drivers of all time. After making a comeback, he finally retired in 2012. In 2013, he suffered severe head injuries in a skiing accident that left him in an induced coma for six months, from which he is still in recovery.
The sports star’s family support the film. There will be rare interviews and never-before-seen archival footage. It will be framed by Schumacher’s 50th birthday and the 25th...
- 5/11/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
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