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Katzelmacher (1969)
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22 November 1969 (West Germany) morePlot:
Jorgos, an emigrant worker from Greece, joins a group of young people usually hanging around. This foreigner incites hostility and jealousy among them... more | add synopsisAwards:
8 wins & 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
Stay Still Camera moreCast
(Credited cast) | Hanna Schygulla | ... | Marie |
| Lilith Ungerer | ... | Helga |
| Rudolf Waldemar Brem | ... | Paul |
| Elga Sorbas | ... | Rosy |
| Doris Mattes | ... | Gunda |
| Irm Hermann | ... | Elisabeth |
| Peter Moland | ... | Peter |
| Hans Hirschmüller | ... | Erich |
| Harry Baer | ... | Franz (as Harry Bär) |
| Hannes Gromball | ... | Klaus (as Hannes Grombal) |
| Katrin Schaake | ... | Frau im Restaurant |
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88 minCountry:
West GermanyLanguage:
GermanColor:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
MonoFilming Locations:
Munich, Bavaria, GermanyFun Stuff
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Shot in nine days. moreFAQ
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The lingering shots, the long continous takes allow for the story to unfold without distractions. Accenting this also is the stark black and white. These uneventful shots and use of black and white also symbolize the bland lives of the people. Which sets-up an uncommon reaction. Since there lives have no action. A simple arrival of a foreigner has these natural gossipers excited and mysteriously annoyed. Soon their jealous and rumours are started. A quiet man only looking for work is transformed into a beast.
Thus the film becomes an engrossing social commentary on prejudice and the effects of that and of jumping to conclusions. As well as taking an anti-gossip stand. The film would be a wonderful example in illustrating the events of any countries racial issues.
In may be demanding of the viewer though. The long shots and an hour of simple conversation and savage romance become tedious. Hanging on through the whole film though will be rewarding.