Becoming a huge Fassbinder fan after seeing a few of his films. I love the lighting and cinematography in this film. A tale of love and corruption in post-war Germany.
Barbara Sukowa, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Mario Adorf, Matthias Fuchs, Helga Feddersen
A homage to Von Sternberg's 'The Blue Angel,' Fassbinder's film follows a stuffy municipal building commissioner who loses his heart to Lola, a sluttish entertainer.
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Flixster Reviews (57)
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March 28, 2009
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April 4, 2009
My third Fassbinder and I'm still in love with his work. He fascinates me in the most beautiful way. Barbara Sukowa makes an awesome performance. Now, I need to watch The Blue Angel!
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October 12, 2007
This has to be my favorite of the BRD trilogy. This movie is painful socially. While the other movies deal with post World War II Germany, this one really has to do more with the social aspects of the common man. The corruption in this tiny German town is scary and we honestly...( read more)
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October 8, 2007
One of the more fascinating cinematography ever, and a fascinating performance by the leading lady.
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