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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

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Original title

Kaspar Hauser - Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle (Every Man for Himself and God Against All)

Year

1974

Running time

110 min.

Country

Germany - West Germany (FRG)

Director

Werner Herzog

Screenwriter

Werner Herzog

Cast

Music

Johann Pachebel, Tomaso Albinoni, Orlando Di Lasso, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Cinematography

Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein, Klaus Wyborny

Producer

ZDF, Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, Filmverlag der Autoren

Genre

Drama | 19th Century. Disability. Based on a true story

Synopsis

Herzog's film is based upon the true and mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to speak or walk, and bearing a strange note; he later explained that he had been held captive in a dungeon of some sort for his entire life that he could remember, and only recently was he released, for reasons unknown. His benefactor attempts to integrate him into society, with intriguing results.

Rankings Position

#40 Best German Movies of all time
#78 Best Movies Based on a True Story

Awards: 1975: Cannes Film Festival: Jury Prize Ecuménico, FIPRESCI Award

1974: German Film Awards: Best Editing, Best Production Design

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41 My Favorite German Movies (32)

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