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1984 2h 7m DE

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6.8

SOLID

★6.8TMDB · 15

Drama

Synopsis

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A young man, recently arrived in New York from Europe, becomes swept up in a series of events that are beyond his knowledge or control.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Christian Heinisch
Karl Roßmann
Nazzareno Bianconi
Giacomo
Mario Adorf
Der Onkel
Laura Betti
Brunelda
Harun Farocki
Delamarche
Manfred Blank
Robinson
Reinald Schnell
Der Heizer
Anna Schnell
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean-Marie Straub
Writers: Jean-Marie Straub, Danièle Huillet
Languages: German
Countries: France, Germany

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ERA

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42 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean-Marie Straub, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jean-Marie Straub shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Christian Heinisch and Nazzareno Bianconi and Mario Adorf carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0087566 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jean-Marie Straub directs. Caroline Champetier behind the camera. Jean-Marie Straub cuts. Produced in France, Germany. Dialogue in German.

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142 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: France, Germany.
3Directed by Jean-Marie Straub, shot by Caroline Champetier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jean-Marie Straub shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Christian Heinisch and Nazzareno Bianconi and Mario Adorf carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0087566 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 15 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.