Germany in Autumn (1978)
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This provocative film anthology contains nine short fiction and documentary films believed to have had great influence on the development of New German Cinema. Each of the five was directed by a different German filmmaker and are set during the politically tempestuous summer of 1977 in West Germany… More This provocative film anthology contains nine short fiction and documentary films believed to have had great influence on the development of New German Cinema. Each of the five was directed by a different German filmmaker and are set during the politically tempestuous summer of 1977 in West Germany when terrorism ran rampant. Filmmakers include Fassbinder, Boll, Schlondorff, Sinkel, Kluge (who narrates) and more. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 2 hr. 3 min.
- Directed By
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Volker Schlöndorff
- Written By
- Heinrich Böll
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
- On DVD
- May 25, 1994
Critic Reviews
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Vincent Canby, New York Times
It's sometimes startlingly beautiful, often obscure and confusing, sometimes funny and mostly disturbing, as it should be.
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Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
It is, of course, wildly uneven (and sometimes insufferable), but there is an urgency and engagement in each of the episodes.
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, TV Guide's Movie Guide
A compelling and historically significant addition to German cinema, but those unfamiliar with that country's political situation may find it difficult to relate to.
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, Time Out
At its best, the film argues that it's impossible to have a 'coherent' left wing position on terrorism.
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