Fear of Fear
Angst vor der Angst
Synopsis
After having her second child, a German housewife suffers from postpartum depression before inexplicably falling into a continually misdiagnosed mental state, befuddling her relatives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Screenplay & Story
- Asta Scheib, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
- Original Score
- Peer Raben
- Original Title
- Angst vor der Angst
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- WDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Asta Scheib, Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Peer Raben
Jürgen Jürges
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
Peter Märthesheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Director
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Jürgen Jürges
Director of Photography
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Gisela Röcken
Costume Design
Peter Märthesheimer
Producer
Liesgret Schmitt-Klink
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What is Fear of Fear about?
After having her second child, a German housewife suffers from postpartum depression before inexplicably falling into a continually misdiagnosed mental state, befuddling her relatives.
Who directed Fear of Fear?
Fear of Fear was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Who stars in Fear of Fear?
The principal cast of Fear of Fear includes Margit Carstensen, Ulrich Faulhaber, Brigitte Mira, Irm Hermann, Armin Meier.
When was Fear of Fear released and how long is it?
Fear of Fear was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Fear of Fear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fear of Fear was composed by Peer Raben.