Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich

Meister der Apokalypse - Roland Emmerich is a documentary that examines the life and professional path of the most commercially successful German director in Hollywood. Released to mark his 70th birthday, the film explores his rise as a creator of blockbusters and his experiences living in Europe and the United States. It provides a look at his family history, personal relationships, and early creative efforts, specifically mentioning his 1984 debut, The Noah’s Ark Principle. Through these lenses, the production considers concepts of identity, politics, dreams, and the internal mechanics of the movie industry.

The film was directed and written by Jo Müller, who previously directed Schattenkind in 2022. Produced by Christian Beetz through companies including BR and SWR in Germany, the 64-minute documentary features Roland Emmerich and Ute Emmerich. The cast also includes appearances by actors Jeff Goldblum, Mel Gibson, John Cusack, and Margaret Colin. On TMDB, the film has a rating of 2/10 based on one vote.