From the bench to the spotlight

From the bench to the spotlight – The president’s wife

Directed by Petra Cyrus | 2018 | ARD

Frank-Walter Steinmeier would not have become president of Germany without her consent: Elke Büdenbender, his wife of 30 years. In order to make his appointment possible, she took a 5-year leave of absence from her position as an administrative judge. The film follows the president’s wife during her volunteer, charity and representative work and also gives some insight into her private life.