The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)

Genres - Drama, Historical Film  |   Sub-Genres - Psychological Drama, Biopic [feature], Period Film  |   Run Time - 110 min.  |   Countries - Germany  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Hal Erickson

German director Werner Herzog's internationally acclaimed "breakthrough" film is based on the famous story of mysterious 19th-century child genius Kasper Hauser. As played by Bruno S., Hauser shows up unannounced in the middle of a village square, frightening the populace with his bizarre behavior. He cannot talk, nor is there any indication of his parentage, thus Kaspar is immediately the object of close scrutiny from the authorities. When he finally does develop the power of speech, he reveals a highly advanced state of intelligence, as well as a seeming gift of prophecy. The winner of the 1975 Grand Jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, Every Man for Himself and God Against All was originally released in Germany under the title Jeder für Sich und Gott Gegen Alle.

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assault, civilization, confinement, professor, savant

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High Artistic Quality, High Historical Importance