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Katzelmacher

  • 19691969
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
2.9K
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Hans Hirschmüller, Doris Mattes, Hanna Schygulla, Elga Sorbas, and Lilith Ungerer in Katzelmacher (1969)
  • Drama
Jorgos, a migrant worker from Greece, joins a group of young people in Munich usually hanging around. This foreigner incites hostility and jealousy among them, and he is insulted as a "Commu... Read allJorgos, a migrant worker from Greece, joins a group of young people in Munich usually hanging around. This foreigner incites hostility and jealousy among them, and he is insulted as a "Communist" and "Greek dog". After having been attacked, Jorgos talks to Maria of his wish to re... Read allJorgos, a migrant worker from Greece, joins a group of young people in Munich usually hanging around. This foreigner incites hostility and jealousy among them, and he is insulted as a "Communist" and "Greek dog". After having been attacked, Jorgos talks to Maria of his wish to return home.
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6.9/10
2.9K
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  • Director
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Writer
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Stars
    • Hanna Schygulla
    • Lilith Ungerer
    • Rudolf Waldemar Brem
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  • Director
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Writer
    • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
  • Stars
    • Hanna Schygulla
    • Lilith Ungerer
    • Rudolf Waldemar Brem
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 10User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 2 nominations

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    Katzelmacher (1969)
    Katzelmacher (1969)
    Hanna Schygulla and Lilith Ungerer in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Rudolf Waldemar Brem, Hans Hirschmüller, and Lilith Ungerer in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Rudolf Waldemar Brem and Hannes Gromball in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Harry Baer, Rudolf Waldemar Brem, Irm Hermann, Hans Hirschmüller, Doris Mattes, Peter Moland, and Lilith Ungerer in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Hanna Schygulla in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Peter Moland and Katrin Schaake in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Hanna Schygulla in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Doris Mattes and Elga Sorbas in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Rudolf Waldemar Brem, and Hans Hirschmüller in Katzelmacher (1969)
    Doris Mattes and Lilith Ungerer in Katzelmacher (1969)

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    Hanna Schygulla
    Hanna Schygulla
    • Marieas Marie
    Lilith Ungerer
    Lilith Ungerer
    • Helgaas Helga
    Rudolf Waldemar Brem
    Rudolf Waldemar Brem
    • Paulas Paul
    Elga Sorbas
    Elga Sorbas
    • Rosyas Rosy
    Doris Mattes
    • Gundaas Gunda
    Irm Hermann
    Irm Hermann
    • Elisabethas Elisabeth
    Peter Moland
    • Peteras Peter
    Hans Hirschmüller
    Hans Hirschmüller
    • Erichas Erich
    Harry Baer
    Harry Baer
    • Franzas Franz
    • (as Harry Bär)
    Hannes Gromball
    Hannes Gromball
    • Klausas Klaus
    • (as Hannes Grombal)
    Katrin Schaake
    Katrin Schaake
    • Frau im Restaurantas Frau im Restaurant
    Rainer Werner Fassbinder
    Rainer Werner Fassbinder
    • Jorgosas Jorgos
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
    • Writer
      • Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Shot in nine days.
    • Crazy credits
      Es ist besser neue Fehler zu machen, als die alten bis zur allgemeinen Bewußtlosigkeit zu konstituieren (Yaak Karsunke)
    • Connections
      Featured in Century of Cinema: Die Nacht der Regisseure (1995)

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    Stay Still Camera
    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.
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    • sinomatictool
    • Feb 23, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1969 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Катцельмахер
    • Filming locations
      • Hildegardstraße, Lehel, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
    • Production company
      • Antiteater-X-Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • DEM 80,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,144
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,623
      • Feb 16, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,144
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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