Der Rekord
Synopsis
Rico Moreno is trying to break the world record for continuous television in order to finance an illegal private broadcasting project on the high seas. His friend Banana helps him to endure 240 hours non-stop in front of the screen. He provides him with sandwiches, coffee, whisky, cigarettes, ice packs and movies that promise a little variety. But at the end of his record attempt, Rico only reacts to the 625 lines on the TV screen. His perception of the world around him has been extinguished, he is unresponsive and no longer communicates anything. The record succeeds, but where is Rico? He has flown away into another world, from where Banana and his girlfriend Bigi finally try to bring him back to life via the screen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Helfer
- Original Title
- Der Rekord
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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What is Der Rekord about?
Rico Moreno is trying to break the world record for continuous television in order to finance an illegal private broadcasting project on the high seas. His friend Banana helps him to endure 240 hours non-stop in front of the screen. He provides him with sandwiches, coffee, whisky, cigarettes, ice packs and movies that promise a little variety. But at the end of his record attempt, Rico only reacts to the 625 lines on the TV screen. His perception of the world around him has been extinguished, he is unresponsive and no longer communicates anything. The record succeeds, but where is Rico? He has flown away into another world, from where Banana and his girlfriend Bigi finally try to bring him back to life via the screen.
Who directed Der Rekord?
Der Rekord was directed by Daniel Helfer.
Who stars in Der Rekord?
The principal cast of Der Rekord includes Uwe Ochsenknecht, László I. Kish, Kurt Raab, Jochen Busse, Dietrich Mattausch.
When was Der Rekord released and how long is it?
Der Rekord was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.