Many years ago, CHRISTIAN KAUFMANN photographed the popular Austrian actor Hans-Dieter Sigl, or Hans Sigl for short, who became famous in German-speaking countries thanks to the series ‘Der Bergdoktor’, which has been broadcast since 2008.
"A laid-back guy and up for any kind of mischief. Serious on the inside, pure playfulness on the outside. No attitude at all, even if he expresses his opinion clearly,“ says Christian Kaufmann, photographer, and continues: ”So there we are on the set on the last sunny day of fall, behind him his “practice” - and behind me his fans. While I'm taking pictures, he explains to them that they should pay more attention now, that's how you take good photos. If my pictures don't turn out well, he can use the fans'... Great laughter on all sides.
Afterwards, he goes to everyone, signs autographs, takes selfies, chats and says goodbye. That's the way to do it. His viewers are just as important to him as the station's ratings.
Then it's off to the mountain. There he continues without fans, but with a view of the Wilder Kaiser that will make you envious. After the next few shots, his charming smile and wink say: Have we got it? Yes. Unfortunately. It was just so nice and I don't really want to stop taking photos."
“Next time we'll take photos at my place by the lake!” says Hans Sigl, gets into the car and drives down into the valley. Hans Sigl has been married to the musician and photographer Susanne Sigl, formerly Kemmler, since June 2008 and lives with her on the beautiful lake Ammer in Bavaria.... So see you next time at the lake !