Ohne Liebe trauern die Sterne

She is one of the most popular German actresses: Hannelore Hoger. She became famous as the unconventional detective Bella Block, but she also plays and masters many other roles in film and theater productions. Her work spans from "Die Artisten in der Zirkuskuppel: ratlos" (1968) and "Die Patriotin" (1979) to appearances in "Derrick" and "Tatort," as well as "Die Bertinis" (1988) and the recent adaptation of "Heidi" (2015), in which she portrays the grandmother.

Now, for the first time, she shares detailed stories from her life: her childhood and youth in Hamburg; her beginnings and early successes as an actress; her collaborations with directors like Peter Zadek, Edgar Reitz, and Alexander Kluge, who have shaped her; her various colleagues – and her daughter Nina.

Readers will learn about the books she reads and the music she enjoys, why dogs (and other animals) have always held an important place in her life, and the significance of travel for her. She also reveals a side of herself that has been little known publicly: her passion for painting. The book showcases a series of her artworks created in recent years.

A fascinating woman, an extraordinary book.