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In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death

In Gefahr und größter Not bringt der Mittelweg den Tod1974

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 18, 1974
Original language
German
Spoken languages
German
Countries
Germany
Production
Kairos-Film
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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