The Prom

1982 0h 50m DE

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7.3

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★7.3TMDB · 3

Documentary

Synopsis

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Ulrich Seidl applies his characteristically gentle eye to the wonderful people of his hometown of Horn, documented making fools of themselves during an annual student ball.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ulrich Seidl
Writers: Ulrich Seidl
Languages: German
Countries: Austria

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RUNTIME

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Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Ulrich Seidl, shot by Hermann Dunzendorfer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0083612 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

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Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ulrich Seidl directs. Hermann Dunzendorfer behind the camera. Angela Kauf cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Austria. Dialogue in German.

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1Tight 50-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
244 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Ulrich Seidl, shot by Hermann Dunzendorfer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Angela Kauf shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0083612 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 3 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.