The Moor's Head
Der Kopf des Mohren
Synopsis
Georg, who is happy with his job as a scientist, with his loving wife and with his three children, hears one day that an accident has happened in a chemical plant nearby. All of a sudden, he finds himself face to face with one of the victims. The man, whose face has been eaten away by the sour gas that escaped from the plant, is staring at him in despair. Does Georg really see the man or is this a mere hallucination? Is he becoming insane or is he more alert to the dangers of the world than the common man?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paulus Manker
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Haneke
- Original Title
- Der Kopf des Mohren
- Country of Origin
- Austria
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Wega Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paulus Manker
Michael Haneke
Veit Heiduschka
Department Leadership Roster
Paulus Manker
Director
Michael Haneke
Screenplay
Veit Heiduschka
Producer
Tommy Vögel
Production Design
Heidi Melinc
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moor's Head
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What is The Moor's Head about?
Georg, who is happy with his job as a scientist, with his loving wife and with his three children, hears one day that an accident has happened in a chemical plant nearby. All of a sudden, he finds himself face to face with one of the victims. The man, whose face has been eaten away by the sour gas that escaped from the plant, is staring at him in despair. Does Georg really see the man or is this a mere hallucination? Is he becoming insane or is he more alert to the dangers of the world than the common man?
Who directed The Moor's Head?
The Moor's Head was directed by Paulus Manker.
Who stars in The Moor's Head?
The principal cast of The Moor's Head includes Gert Voss, Angela Winkler, Leni Tanzer, Manuel Löffler, Oana Solomon.
When was The Moor's Head released and how long is it?
The Moor's Head was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.