In his collaboration with his prominent father Devid Striesow, actor Ludwig Simon leaves out their shared family experience. In the drama "Bach - Ein Weihnachtswunder" (18.12., 20.15, Das Erste), the two play leading roles together for the first time. The film is about the premiere of Bach's Christmas Oratorio from 1734.
"I left out our real family dynamics and concentrated on preparing for the role," said Simon (26) in a dpa interview. "Even when it came to family conflicts, I really looked for that in my character Emanuel. Where his drive comes from and what he needs and wants from his father and the others in the family."
