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Enfant Terrible

Enfant Terrible

20204.32h 14m

Overview

When 22-year-old Rainer Werner Fassbinder storms the stage of a small, progressive theatre in Munich 1967, and seizes the production without further ado, nobody suspects this brazen young rebel to become one of the most important post-war German filmmakers. Despite early setbacks, many of his films breakout at the most renowned films festivals and polarise audience, critics and filmmakers alike. His radical views and self-exploitation, as well as his longing for love, have made him one of the most fascinating film directors of this time.

Directed by Oskar Roehler
Written by Oskar Roehler, Klaus Richter
Produced by Uwe Schott, Stefan Arndt, Markus Zimmer
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Top Cast

Oliver Masucci

Oliver Masucci

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Hary Prinz

Hary Prinz

Kurt Raab

Katja Riemann

Katja Riemann

Gudrun

Jochen Schropp

Jochen Schropp

Armin Meier

Erdal Yıldız

Erdal Yıldız

El Hedi ben Salem

Markus Hering

Markus Hering

Peer

Frida Lovisa Hamann

Frida Lovisa Hamann

Martha

André Hennicke

André Hennicke

Carlotta

Christian Berkel

Christian Berkel

Interviewer

Eva Mattes

Eva Mattes

Birgit Mira

Themes & Keywords

germanyportrait of a filmmakergay interest

About Enfant Terrible

Enfant Terrible is a drama, history film released in 2020 exploring themes of germany, portrait of a filmmaker, gay interest. Directed by Oskar Roehler, it stars Oliver Masucci, Hary Prinz, Katja Riemann. When 22-year-old Rainer Werner Fassbinder storms the stage of a small, progressive theatre in Munich 1967, and seizes the production without further ado, nobody suspects this brazen young rebel to become one of the most important post-war German filmmakers. Despite early setbacks, many of his films breakout at the most renowned films festivals and polarise audience, critics and filmmakers alike. His radical views and self-exploitation, as well as his longing for love, have made him one of the most fascinating film directors of this time.

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