
Cinetrā

Cinetrā
Auf Biegen oder Brechen (original title)
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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.
Cast: Christine Kaufmann, Lisa Kreuzer, Harry Baer, Käte Jaenicke, Hanns Zischler, Gert Haucke, Heinz Meier, Martin Rosen, Peter Schlesinger, Charly Wierczejewski
Writers: Hartmut Bitomsky (Screenplay), Harun Farocki (Screenplay)
Cinematographer: Bernd Fiedler
Editor: Sybille Windt
Composer: Jürgen Knieper
Producer: Wolfgang Bellenbaum
Production: Big Sky Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk