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Auch Zwerge haben klein angefangen (1970) 6.9
The inhabitants of an institution in a remote country rebel against their keepers. Their acts of rebellion are by turns humorous, boring and alarming. An allegory on the problematic nature ... See full summary » Director:Werner HerzogWriter:Werner Herzog |
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Paul Glauer | ... |
Erzieher
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Gisela Hertwig | ... |
Pobrecita
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Cochina
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Pepe
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Anselmo
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Erna Smollarz | ... |
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Lajos Zsarnoczay | ... |
Chapparo
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Pepi Hermine | ... |
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The inhabitants of an institution in a remote country rebel against their keepers. Their acts of rebellion are by turns humorous, boring and alarming. An allegory on the problematic nature of fully liberating the human spirit, as both commendable and disturbing elements of our nature come forward. The film shows how justifiable revolt may be empowering, but may also turn to chaos and depravity. The allegory is developed in part by the fact that the film is cast entirely with dwarfs. Written by djtet@conncoll.edu
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Country:
West GermanyLanguage:
GermanRelease Date:
2 February 1971 (West Germany) See more »Also Known As:
A törpék is kicsin kezdték See more »Filming Locations:
Lanzarote, Canary Islands, SpainBox Office
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$200,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Director Werner Herzog created a bizarre revolutionary world made up of dwarfs. Every actor in the film is a dwarf, not to mention angry and German too. They all decide to rebel against the system, but a revolution is tough when you can't even reach the door handle. One of their friends is held hostage for interrogation by a rich authority figure. It's dwarfs to the rescue! Watch in shock as dwarfs try to drive a car, look at porn, set fires, break things and even torture animals. The film even includes a brutal cock fight and the crucifixion of a monkey. "Even Dwarfs Started Small" may be to disturbing for some. To me, it was challenging but worth watching; it shows viewers that your never too small to fight the system!