Confessions of Thomas Mann, Confidence Man
Synopsis
A feature film that traces the 50-year journey behind Confessions of Felix Krull, revealing the writerâs hidden struggle with his homosexuality. Though a literary superstar with a polished, upper-class façade and a married life with six children, Mannâs diaries expose an insecure man suppressing deep desires. The film follows Mannâs creative and personal exileâfrom Eltville to Paris and Lisbonâusing archival letters and diary entries alongside dramatized scenes. It blurs the lines between Mann and his seductive alter ego Felix Krull, both masters of deception navigating identity, longing, and survival amid exile and political upheaval. This hybrid documentary unveils the fragile, often hidden man behind the myth.
Where to watch
Not currently available to stream in United States.
