An Awkward Customer - The Writer Günter Grass

The documentary "An awkward customer - the writer Günter Grass" accompanies the Nobel Prize-winner from spring 2005 until the presentation of his controversial novel "Peeling the Onion" in October 2006. He travels to readings, attends election meetings, and discussions with translators. These events are augmented by interviews with colleagues and friends such as Amos Oz, Salmon Rushdie or German ex-chancellor Gerhard Schröder. An intimate portrait of the world-famous writer.