A biography of Hildegard Knef, one of Germany's biggest post-war stars.A biography of Hildegard Knef, one of Germany's biggest post-war stars.A biography of Hildegard Knef, one of Germany's biggest post-war stars.
Heike Makatsch originally had to back out of the project due to her pregnancy in 2006. But, pre-production was then delayed and she was eventually able to take the lead part.
The scene where Hilde is entering the "Selznick International Pictures" is set in 1948 and the "Hollywood"-sign is visible in the background. In 1948 the sign should have said "Hollywoodland". The "LAND"-part has been deleted in 1949.