The Power of Emotion
Die Macht der Gefühle
Synopsis
Emotions and feelings should not be confused with sentimentality. Emotion is ancient and more powerful than any artistic expression. The film observes young couples facing difficulties while trying to move their love experiences towards clear decision making. A film full of ideas, details and associations, fictional scenes, documentary footage, archival materials and opera music.
Top Cast
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Hannelore Hoger
Angeklagte G. / Frau Bärlamm
Alexandra Kluge
Frau Pichota
Edgar M. Böhlke
Kammersänger
Klaus Wennemann
Richter
Beate Holle
Weggeworfene Geliebte
Suzanne von Borsody
Knautsch-Betty - Prostituierte
Barbara Auer
Mäxchen
Paulus Manker
Kurt Schleich
Erwin Scherschel
Brigadegeneral
Uwe Karsten Koch
Vergewaltiger
Daniel Lüönd
Manfred Schmidt
Ruth Wohlschlegel
Frau Gerti
Wilfried Elste
Feuerlöschkommandant Schönecke
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Kluge
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Kluge
- Original Title
- Die Macht der Gefühle
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Kairos-Film, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Kluge
Alexander Kluge
Werner Lüring, Thomas Mauch
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Kluge
Director
Alexander Kluge
Writer
Werner Lüring
Director of Photography
Thomas Mauch
Director of Photography
Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Power of Emotion about?
Emotions and feelings should not be confused with sentimentality. Emotion is ancient and more powerful than any artistic expression. The film observes young couples facing difficulties while trying to move their love experiences towards clear decision making. A film full of ideas, details and associations, fictional scenes, documentary footage, archival materials and opera music.
Who directed The Power of Emotion?
The Power of Emotion was directed by Alexander Kluge.
Who stars in The Power of Emotion?
The principal cast of The Power of Emotion includes Hannelore Hoger, Alexandra Kluge, Edgar M. Böhlke, Klaus Wennemann, Beate Holle.
When was The Power of Emotion released and how long is it?
The Power of Emotion was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Power of Emotion?
The Power of Emotion holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).