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Wodzeck

October 25, 1984 1h 22m

Originally released in 1984. Wodzeck is a drama film. directed by Oliver Herbrich. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Detlev Kügow, Ariane Erdelt, and Johannes Habla

Synopsis

Franz Woyzeck, the protagonist of Georg Büchner's unfinished drama is incorporated in this adaption of a classic. The contemporary Franz Wodzeck lives in Germany's Ruhr industrial region. Wodzeck meanders back and forth between the monotony of working each day in a car factory and returning each evening to the cheerless desolation of the factory dormitory. Once his girlfriend, Maleen, snubs him for his boss, Wodzeck's personal and social frustrations escalate into a vista of emotions: he runs amok and bloodily stubs Maleen to death. After he has killed his one sole love Wodzeck resigns himself to his fate. A hollow shell of a man is admitted to a psychiatric asylum. He feels no more anxiety, no more desire. He simply exists. FBW Prädikat: "wertvoll".

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 25, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 22m 82 minutes total
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Language German Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wodzeck about?

Franz Woyzeck, the protagonist of Georg Büchner's unfinished drama is incorporated in this adaption of a classic. The contemporary Franz Wodzeck lives in Germany's Ruhr industrial region. Wodzeck ...

Who directed Wodzeck?

Wodzeck was directed by Oliver Herbrich.

How long is Wodzeck?

Wodzeck has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).

When was Wodzeck released?

Wodzeck was released on October 25, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Wodzeck?

The main cast of Wodzeck includes Detlev Kügow, Ariane Erdelt, Johannes Habla, Franz A. Huber, Hans Beerhenke.