Dirt
Schmutz
“"An allegory on the obsessive ousider and the banal roots of totalitarianism"”
Synopsis
Josef "Schmutz" (german for "dirt"), a security guard obsessed with duty and cleanliness, is given the task of guarding a decommissioned industrial plant. While maintaining his devotion to the authority of property right, the self-proclaimed "Representative of Ownership" is himself slowly losing his sense of reality.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes ("Quinzaine des réalisateurs")
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulus Manker
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Haneke, Paulus Manker, Franz Novotny
- Original Score
- Dieter Meier, Boris Blank
- Original Title
- Schmutz
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- MR TV-Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulus Manker
Michael Haneke, Paulus Manker, Franz Novotny
Dieter Meier, Boris Blank
Marie Homolkova
Walter Hirscher, Paulus Manker, Kurt J. Mrkwicka
Department Leadership Roster
Paulus Manker
Director
Paulus Manker
Writer
Paulus Manker
Producer
Kurt J. Mrkwicka
Producer
Marie Homolkova
Editor
Tommy Vögel
Production Design
Erika Navas
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dirt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dirt about?
Josef "Schmutz" (german for "dirt"), a security guard obsessed with duty and cleanliness, is given the task of guarding a decommissioned industrial plant. While maintaining his devotion to the authority of property right, the self-proclaimed "Representative of Ownership" is himself slowly losing his sense of reality.
Who directed Dirt?
Dirt was directed by Paulus Manker.
Who stars in Dirt?
The principal cast of Dirt includes Fritz Schediwy, Hans-Michael Rehberg, Siggi Schwientek, Josefin Platt, Hanno Pöschl.
When was Dirt released and how long is it?
Dirt was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Dirt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dirt was composed by Dieter Meier, Boris Blank.