Wodzeck
Synopsis
Franz Woyzeck, the protagonist of Georg Büchner's unfinished drama is incorporated in this adaption of a classic. The contemporary Franz Wodzeck lives in Germany's Ruhr industrial region. Wodzeck meanders back and forth between the monotony of working each day in a car factory and returning each evening to the cheerless desolation of the factory dormitory. Once his girlfriend, Maleen, snubs him for his boss, Wodzeck's personal and social frustrations escalate into a vista of emotions: he runs amok and bloodily stubs Maleen to death. After he has killed his one sole love Wodzeck resigns himself to his fate. A hollow shell of a man is admitted to a psychiatric asylum. He feels no more anxiety, no more desire. He simply exists. FBW Prädikat: "wertvoll".
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oliver Herbrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Herbrich
- Original Score
- Andreas Hofner
- Original Title
- Wodzeck
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oliver Herbrich
Oliver Herbrich
Andreas Hofner
Ludolph Weyer
Romy Schumann
Department Leadership Roster
Oliver Herbrich
Writer
Ludolph Weyer
Director of Photography
Romy Schumann
Editor
Andreas Hofner
Original Music Composer
Oliver Herbrich
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wodzeck
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wodzeck about?
Franz Woyzeck, the protagonist of Georg Büchner's unfinished drama is incorporated in this adaption of a classic. The contemporary Franz Wodzeck lives in Germany's Ruhr industrial region. Wodzeck meanders back and forth between the monotony of working each day in a car factory and returning each evening to the cheerless desolation of the factory dormitory. Once his girlfriend, Maleen, snubs him for his boss, Wodzeck's personal and social frustrations escalate into a vista of emotions: he runs amok and bloodily stubs Maleen to death. After he has killed his one sole love Wodzeck resigns himself to his fate. A hollow shell of a man is admitted to a psychiatric asylum. He feels no more anxiety, no more desire. He simply exists. FBW Prädikat: "wertvoll".
Who directed Wodzeck?
Wodzeck was directed by Oliver Herbrich.
Who stars in Wodzeck?
The principal cast of Wodzeck includes Detlev Kügow, Ariane Erdelt, Johannes Habla, Franz A. Huber, Hans Beerhenke.
When was Wodzeck released and how long is it?
Wodzeck was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Wodzeck?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wodzeck was composed by Andreas Hofner.