Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need?
Scarabea - Wieviel Erde braucht der Mensch?
Synopsis
A Teutonic lecher on vacation has a wager with some local peasants that he can't make a walking circle from sunrise to sunset to secure some coveted land. The middle-aged businessman embarks on his journey only to be slowed down by the beautiful reporter Scarabea. With thoughts of drunkenness and sex on his warped mind, the man tries to circumnavigate the parcel of property. The story is a retelling of an ancient folk tale told by Tolstoy where the initial victim bets his soul to Satan against the land he desires.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, Leo Tolstoy
- Original Score
- Eugen Thomass
- Original Title
- Scarabea - Wieviel Erde braucht der Mensch?
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- TMS Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, Leo Tolstoy
Eugen Thomass
Barbara Mondry
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Department Leadership Roster
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Director
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Producer
Barbara Mondry
Editor
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Writer
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What is Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? about?
A Teutonic lecher on vacation has a wager with some local peasants that he can't make a walking circle from sunrise to sunset to secure some coveted land. The middle-aged businessman embarks on his journey only to be slowed down by the beautiful reporter Scarabea. With thoughts of drunkenness and sex on his warped mind, the man tries to circumnavigate the parcel of property. The story is a retelling of an ancient folk tale told by Tolstoy where the initial victim bets his soul to Satan against the land he desires.
Who directed Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need??
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? was directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg.
Who stars in Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need??
The principal cast of Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? includes Walter Buschhoff, Nicoletta Machiavelli, Franz von Treuberg, Karsten Peters, Norma Jordan.
When was Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? released and how long is it?
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? was composed by Eugen Thomass.
Is Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? based on a book or true story?
Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leo Tolstoy".