Paul Jannowski
Paul Jannowski, the only $living cannonball” of the Eastern Bloc, was the superstar of the East German State Circus.But one day he dared to do the unthinkable: he shot himself across the Elbe to the West.He left love, friendships, and disappointment behind.Now, he looks back upon his adventurous life and plans one last coup.
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Paul Jannowski, the only $living cannonball” of the Eastern Bloc, was the superstar of the East German State Circus. But one day he dared to do the unthinkable: he shot himself across the Elbe to the West. He left love, friendships, and disappointment behind. Now, he looks back upon his adventurous life and plans one last coup. A portrait too good to be true.
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- Release date
- Nov 7, 2025
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- 0h 21m
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- Country
- Germany
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