In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death
In Gefahr und größter Not bringt der Mittelweg den Tod
Synopsis
Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Edgar Reitz, Alexander Kluge
- Original Title
- In Gefahr und größter Not bringt der Mittelweg den Tod
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Kairos-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz
Edgar Reitz, Alexander Kluge
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Kluge
Director
Edgar Reitz
Writer
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Alexander Kluge
Writer
Edgar Reitz
Director
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What is In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death about?
Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.
Who directed In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death was directed by Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz.
Who stars in In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
The principal cast of In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death includes Dagmar Bödderich, Jutta Winkelmann, Kurt Jürgens, Alfred Edel, Norbert Kentrup.
When was In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death released and how long is it?
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.