GUT
2023 · 73m · Documentary
Gudrun Gut – post-punk legend, musician, icon. In GUT, she stages her own life: as director, lead actress, and composer. Between the Berlin underground and the Uckermark region, she tells a story of music, creativity, and freedom. A unique documentary about 40 years of music history and a powerful woman.
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