Abschied von gestern -
A young German woman searches for happiness, liberation, and independence in the illusive wake of a transformative national recovery.
In Gefahr und größter Not bringt der Mittelweg den Tod
Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.
The Power of Emotion
Emotions and feelings should not be confused with sentimentality. Emotion is ancient and more powerful than any artistic expression. The film observes young couples facing difficulties while trying to move their love experiences towards clear decision making. A film full of ideas, details and associations, fictional scenes, documentary footage, archival materials and opera music.
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Alexander Kluge
Director
Hannelore Hoger
as
Angeklagte G. / Frau Bärlamm
Suzanne von Borsody
as
Knautsch-Betty - Prostituierte
