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Typisch Emil streaming

2025 Movie Switzerland Documentary 120 min
By: Phil Meyer With: Emil Steinberger, Niccel Steinberger

After stage performances and circus tours, after running a theater and managing a cinema, after a graphic design studio and directing, after a break in New York and writing books, comes the feature film about the legendary Swiss cabaret artist. «Typisch Emil» brings Emil’s unforgettable performances, his humor, and his language – which have captivated generations and continue to do so – to the big screen. The film team worked its way through unseen archival material and searched for stories never before told. The result is a film about courage, love, and the tireless drive to constantly reinvent oneself – a moving documentary about 90 years of Emil Steinberger, in which the artist’s unmistakable wit shines through time and again.

Festival Achievements

Zurich Film Festival 2024
Selections:
Gala Premieres

Mood

Celebratory
Emotional
Humorous
Inspirational
Inspiring
Nostalgic
Touching

Cast & Crew

Phil Meyer
Emil Steinberger
Elmar Bossard
Niccel Steinberger
Emil Steinberger (Subject)
Niccel (Wife)
Phil Meyer (Director)

Adaptation

Biographical Documentary
Biography
Documentary
Life Story

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Archival Imagery
Documentary
Interview Clips
Interview-Based
Montage
Private Life Fragments

Film Movements

Documentary

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Chronological
Portrait

Pace

Moderate
Reflective

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

Documentary Score
Humor
Musical Performances
Original Score
Spoken Language
Thematic Music

Style

Archival Footage
Biographical
Documentary

Time-Period

2024
2025
20Th Century
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Artistic Legacy
Career Evolution
Creative Reinvention
Fame Challenges
Fame Vs. Personal Life
Legacy Preservation
Public Recognition
Reinventing Oneself
Self-Reinvention

Characters

Bänz Friedli
Cabaret Artist
Cabaret Performer
Emil Steinberger
Franz Hohler
Humorist
Niccel (Wife)
Performer

Ending

Celebratory
Legacy Focus
Reflective

Historical Context

20Th Century
Cabaret Tradition
Contemporary
Contemporary Swiss Culture
Cultural History
Entertainment History

Key Plot Points

Archival Discoveries
Archival Revelations
Archival Stories
Career Milestones
Career Successes
Fame Challenges
Generational Impact
Language And Humor
Life On Stage
Life Stories
Love Story
Personal Stories
Unforgettable Performances
Unpublished Footage

Plot

Artistic Reinvention
Career Journey
Career Retrospective
Fame And Its Downsides
Humor
Humor And Comedy
Life Journey
Life Story
Love Story
Personal Growth

Setting

Archival Images
Circus
Film Set
New York
Private Moments
Stage
Stage Performances
Switzerland
Theater
Theater Scenes
Theatre

Shooting Location

Archival Footage
Film Archive
International
New York
Performance Venues
Private Settings
Switzerland
Theatre

Theme

Artistic Reinvention
Celebrity Life
Courage
Creativity
Humor
Humor As Resilience
Joy And Humor
Legacy
Love
Love And Relationships
Re-Invention
Reinvention
Self-Reinvention

Genre

Biographical
Biography
Comedy
Documentary

Audiences

Adults
Art And Culture Enthusiasts
Biographical Documentary
Biography Enthusiasts
Fans Of Comedy
Humor Lovers
Theater Enthusiasts

Titles

Typical Emil

Critical Reception

Critically Acclaimed
Emotional
Insightful
Positive

Festivals

Zurich Film Festival

Production Countries

France
Germany
Switzerland

Release Year

2024
2025
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