Bent or Broken (1975)
A darkly comedic exploration of personal struggle and societal pressure, we follow the story of a middle-aged man named Max, who is trapped in a life of monotony and frustration. After a series of unexpected events, Max finds himself in increasingly absurd and challenging situations, forcing him to confront his own limitations and fears. With sharp humor and a critique of societal expectations, the film delves into the pressures that shape our lives and the lengths we go to in order to break free from them. A poignant yet quirky tale about bending to life's demands or breaking under the weight of it all.
Director:
Hartmut Bitomsky
Writers:
Hartmut Bitomsky, Harun Farocki.
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Christine Kaufmann as |
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Lisa Kreuzer as |
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Harry Baer as |
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Käte Jaenicke as |
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Hanns Zischler as |
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Gert Haucke as |
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Heinz Meier as |
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Martin Rosen as |
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Peter Schlesinger as |
| Directing | Hartmut Bitomsky | Director |
| Writing | Hartmut Bitomsky | Screenplay |
| Sound | Jürgen Knieper | Music |
| Editing | Sybille Windt | Editor |
| Writing | Harun Farocki | Screenplay |
| Camera | Bernd Fiedler | Director of Photography |
| Production | Wolfgang Bellenbaum | Line Producer |