Brutality in Stone
Originally released in 1961. Brutality in Stone is a war/documentary film. directed by Alexander Kluge. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hans Clarin and Christian Marschall
Synopsis
In his experimental short film "Brutalität in Stein" (Brutality in Stone), Alexander Kluge demonstrates how Nazi architecture used dimensions of inhuman and super-human scale to bolster the regime's politics of the same kind. Shots of huge neo-classical architectural structures from the Nazi period are confronted with equally anti-human national-socialist language as a voice-over.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Peter Schamoni Film
- Alexander Kluge Filmproduktion
- Dieter Lemmel Kurzfilmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brutality in Stone about?
In his experimental short film "Brutalität in Stein" (Brutality in Stone), Alexander Kluge demonstrates how Nazi architecture used dimensions of inhuman and super-human scale to bolster the regime...
Who directed Brutality in Stone?
Brutality in Stone was directed by Alexander Kluge.
How long is Brutality in Stone?
Brutality in Stone has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Brutality in Stone released?
Brutality in Stone was released on February 8, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Brutality in Stone?
The main cast of Brutality in Stone includes Hans Clarin, Christian Marschall.