The Raspberry Reich (2004)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Bruce La Bruce

Writer:

Bruce La Bruce (writer)

Release Date:

6 October 2007 (Japan)

Genre:

Comedy | Adult

Plot:

A critique of terrorist chic from pop culture maverick Bruce LaBruce. |

Plot Keywords:

Terrorist | Sex | Baader Meinhof | Hardcore | Gun Licking

Awards:

2 wins

Cast

Susanne Sachße	...	Gudrun (as Susanne Sachsse)
Daniel Bätscher	...	Holger
Andreas Rupprecht	...	Patrick
Dean Monroe	...	Andreas (as Dean Stathis)
Anton Z. Risan	...	Clyde
Daniel Fettig	...	Che
Gerrit	...	Helmut
Joeffrey	...	Horst
Ulrike Schirm	...	Neighbour 1 (as Ulrike S.)
Sherry Vine	...	Drag Queen Stage
Stephan Dilschneider	...	Neighbour 2
Pünktchen	...	Drag Queen Door
Sven Reinhard	...	Policeman
Genesis P-Orridge	...	TV Personality
Naushad	...	Muslim

Also Known As:

The Revolution Is My Boyfriend (International: English title) (X-rated version)

Runtime:

Germany:90 min | USA:90 min | Argentina:90 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)

Country:

Germany | Canada

Language:

English | German

Color:

Color

Certification:

Hong Kong:III | Singapore:(Banned) | UK:18 (cut) | Argentina:16

Filming Locations:

Berlin, Germany

Company:

Jürgen Brüning Filmproduktion

Trivia:

On October 27, 2005, a Paris court decided that the film may not be shown anymore after August 23, 2006, because of copyright and trademark issues. In addition, producer Jürgen Brünning had to pay a fine of 17500 Euro. Plaintiff was the daughter of Alberto Korda, photographer of the famous Ché Guevara portrait.

Quotes:

Gudrun: Heterosexuality is the opiate of the masses.
Holger: I thought opiates were the opiate of the masses?

Sex, Satire, Politics, Comedy, Music, Graphics

I don't believe I've ever seen such a montage of music, pornography, political satire, and humor presented in such fashion as in this bold and astonishing piece of film-making.

I know the average moviegoer would turn away from this movie because of its pounding and raw sexuality, especially homosexual scenes that rival the best of this "art form." But if you have a yearning for experimental film-making, for stunning and shocking action, for a satiric look at terrorism --then you will be rewarded by this astounding work.

Get ready to be annoyed, agitated, repulsed --that's one of the goals of this movie. But I think the film ought to be on the syllabus of every film school because of its utter creativity and audacity. Bravo!