Brigitte Mira, Bruno S., Walter Ladengast
In his widely acclaimed attempt to fathom The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser, director Werner Herzog probes a real-life mystery that has puzzled German society for nearly two centuries. In the title r...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 8, 2002
Stats: 286 reviews
A Herzog classic. A wonderfully thought provoking true story of Kaspar Hauser played brilliantly by Bruno. S. The script is to die for, great, great cinema!
A slow methodical look at the story of this mysterious "foundling" of German folk lore.
A man (I believe the real Kaspar was only 17?) who having been raised entirely in a small cell with no outside contact, is "released" into society, only to find society to be far more const...( read more)
The stars alone are for Bruno S and his extraodinary performance as Kaspar Hauser. A man raised in a prison, just to be released to the big prison that is society. Herzog watches this man not with pity, but with admiration.
I am officially a Herzog junkie. That said, here's my totally elated review of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser. The story here told is true, and that alone makes for a fascinating film. Herzog's characteristic contemplative-documentary style of narration, especially evident in 'Aguir...( read more)
Is it wrong to say I prefer this to both Aguirre Wrath of God and Fitzcarraldo?
There is a real sense of extreme vulnerablility in these characters that you just never get with films today. It gives the film a real documentary sense of realism that is uncanny and definitely memorable. I love that Bruno actor! Check it out!
Loneliness is here described through a slow moving plot and endless silences which make us see Kaspar Hauser not as a man but as something more sulfuric, almost a being from outer space. The performance of Bruno S. is simply moving and caused me a lot of tears and the use of time...( read more)
there may well be no better casting in cinema history than Bruno S as Kaspar Hauser.
The fantastic story of a man that tries to live in society but can't understand all the insane beliefs and traditions it has. Beautiful and makes you think.
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the opening scene is my favorite. pure simplistic genius. thank you herzog!
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