Heinrich (1977)
Directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms
Genres - Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biopic [feature] |
Run Time - 135 min. |
Countries - Germany |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
After Goethe, Heinrich von Kleist (1777-1811) is the playwright and writer who did the most to fuel the Romantic movement in German literature. A troubled and brilliant man, he committed suicide at age 34, and his life was the paradigm for that of a tragic romantic artist. Penthesilea was among his better known works. This biographical film explores the circumstances leading up to and immediately following his suicide.
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artist, playwright, suicide, suicide-attempt, writing