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Karl-Martin Pold

Biography

Works as a director and screenwriter for feature films, documentaries and commercials. In addition to his work as a filmmaker he works as a social media strategist, author and crowdfunding expert. With 260.000 followers he got the biggest movie-related crowd in the German speaking countries. In addition, he is CEO of Buddy Lane Production and creative director, interactive storyteller and influencer. He is co-founder of the Filmstammtisch Wien, winner of the ​“Content Award Vienna” and member of the Austrian directors’ guild.

Lives in Vienna, Austria. Studied Theater‑, Movie- and Media Science at the University of Vienna and Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Applied Science FH Joanneum in Graz. Did an exchange semester with the Department of Journalism at the University of St. Petersburg in Russia and an exchange semester for marketing in Colorado, USA and in Barcelona. Wrote his diploma thesis about Bud Spencer, Interactive Film Producing and Transmedia Storytelling.

Karl-Martin Pold

Vita
Born
1981, Melk
Education
Studied theater, film and media studies at the University of Vienna. Studied journalism and corporate communications at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences in Graz.
Occupation
Autor, Regisseur, Produzent
Contact
Website
kmpold.com
Awards
2010
Vienna Content Award
Filmography
In Produktion In Prod.
The Gentle - An underdog goes his own way, Dokumentarfilm, approx. 100 min
2019
Sie nannten ihn Spencer XXL, Dokumentarfilm, 132 min
2017
They Called Him Spencer, Dokumentarfilm, 122 min
sienanntenihnspencer.com
Karl-Martin Pold
Sie nannten ihn Spencer XXL (2019)
Sie nannten ihn Spencer XXL
Karl-Martin Pold
Sie nannten ihn Spencer XXL (2019)
Sie nannten ihn Spencer XXL
Karl-Martin Pold
They Called Him Spencer (2017)
They Called Him Spencer
Karl-Martin Pold
They Called Him Spencer (2017)
They Called Him Spencer
Karl-Martin Pold
They Called Him Spencer (2017)
They Called Him Spencer
SIE NANNTEN IHN SPENCER Exklusiv Trailer German Deutsch (2017)
Karl-Martin Pold
They Called Him Spencer (2017)
They Called Him Spencer
Karl-Martin Pold
They Called Him Spencer (2017)
They Called Him Spencer
Films

Sie nannten ihn Spencer XXL (2019)

AT/DE

Dokumentarfilm

132 min

Karl-Martin Pold

Sie nannten ihn Spencer XXL (2019)

Synopsis

They Called Him Spencer is the first cinema documentary with and about Bud Spencer, focusing on Carlo Pedersoli’s multifaceted biography as well as the world-spanning phenomenon of the Spencer/​Hill cult films. Carlo Pedersoli, better known as Bud Spencer, sums up his life motto with ​“Futtetenne” (Fuck it). The multi-talented actor is characterized by the mentality of having the courage to realize dreams and enjoy life to the fullest. Spurred on by the films’ message, the two fans Jorgo from Berlin and Marcus from Augsburg set off on an adventurous road trip to get closer to their idol. Their journey turns into a scavenger hunt across Europe. Along the way, they meet numerous acting colleagues and companions of Bud Spencer. In between, clips from the Bud Spencer films are shown. Through the two fan protagonists, the viewer learns not only how the cult of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill is lived, but why the ​“fat man with the steam hammer” still inspires millions of fans around the world. The film is narrated by the legendary German dubbing voice of Terence Hill, Thomas Danneberg, who can’t resist making vicious comments or saying stupid things in the typical ​“Schnodderdeutsch” written by Rainer Brandt. Sie nannten ihn Spencer is the last joint feature film by Bud Spencer and Terence Hill.

Info
Premiere International
31. October 2019 
Premiere Österreich
31. October 2019 
Kinostart
31. October 2019

They Called Him Spencer (2017)

AT/DE

Dokumentarfilm

122 min

Karl-Martin Pold

They Called Him Spencer (2017)

Synopsis

THEY CALLED HIM SPENCER is the first feature documentary to explore the multi-faceted biography of Bud Spencer and the global phenomenon of the Spencer Hill cult films. Carlo Pedersoli, better known as Bud Spencer, sums up his life motto with ​“Futtetenne” (Fuck it). The multi-talented actor is influenced by this mentality of having the courage to realize dreams and enjoy life to the fullest. Spurred on by the films’ message, the two fans Jorgo and Marcus set off on an adventurous road trip to get closer to their idol. Their journey turns into a scavenger hunt across Europe. Along the way, they meet numerous fellow actors and companions of Bud Spencer. Through the two fan protagonists, the viewer learns not only how the cult of Bud Spencer and Terence Hill is lived, but why the ​“fat man with the steam hammer” still inspires millions of fans around the world.

Info
Premiere International
23. June 2017 — Filmfest Munich 
Premiere Österreich
27. July 2017 — Viennale 
Kinostart
27. July 2017
Awards
Sie nannten ihn Spencer was released simultaneously in German and Austrian cinemas on July 27, 2017. The film was ranked 2nd best film of July 2017 by Moviepilot — the biggest film portal in Germany, and 5th out of 782 rated documentaries in the whole of 2017. Furthermore, the film was voted one of the best films of 2017 by Deadline magazine.

The film was the second most successful documentary in Austria in 2017. They Called Him Spencer was released in theaters in two different versions: a subtitled version with original sound and a dubbed version.

The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 28, 2017, and simultaneously ranked #1 and #2 on the Amazon documentary charts in the first week of January 2018. 

The film was released on DVD and Blu-ray on December 28, 2017 and simultaneously ranked #1 and #2 on the Amazon docucharts in the first week of January 2018.
Karl-Martin Pold