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So far, there are just two moments I have been instantly caught and baffled by what I came across on TV when zapping. One, seeing Don't look now with Donald Sutherland (in German, "Wenn die Gondeln Trauer tragen", a much more poignant title). The other, seeing Knife in the Water, Roman Polanskis black and white masterpiece done in 1962. Both movies rooted me on the spot within few seconds, and since that day about 10 years ago I saw Polanski's movie, I am constantly fascinated by his work. Today, he turns 70, and the Süddeutsche Zeitung has a good piece on his work (in German): Die kalte Formation der Welt.

Side note: Why is it that on their birthdays, German media are full of homages, appraisals and work retrospects of important figures, while - at least according to Google News - the British and American media don't loose a word? Is this an unknown custom in those countries? Perhaps Scott or Eamonn can help me out.