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Helene Hegemann

Helene Hegemann, born in 1992, is a German author, director and actress. Her debut novel "Axolotl Roadkill" adapted into the movie "Axolotl Overkill" in 2017, sparked a plagiarism controversy.

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Film still Axolotl Overkill by Helene Hegemann

Film 'Axolotl Overkill' takes viewers on wild ride through Berlin's nightlife

Film 'Axolotl Overkill' takes viewers on wild ride through Berlin's nightlife

Helene Hegemann's feature film about a wayward youth, "Axolotl Overkill," was a hit at international film festivals.
CultureJune 21, 20178 images
Georg Klein

On childhood

On childhood

The prestigious Leipzig Book Fair Prize goes unexpectedly to Georg Klein for his look at childhood.
March 19, 2010
Book shelves and a copyright symbol

Everything comes back

Everything comes back

The recent plagiarism debate in Germany irks authors who say everything repeats itself.
February 24, 2010
The author Helene Hegemann poses with her hair in front of her face

Copyright overkill?

Copyright overkill?

A teenage author has defended her decision to plagiarize another book for her successful novel.
February 14, 2010
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