Menschen
Synopsis
Martin Berger’s 'Menschen' serves as a harrowing socio-cinematic autopsy of the human spirit, adrift in the wreckage of a post-war landscape. Far from the escapist fantasies that often dominated early Weimar screens, this 1921 opus delves into the penumbral existence of the disenfranchised. The narrative follows a fatalistic trajectory, where the characters—portrayed with a raw, almost primitive intensity—grapple with the crushing weight of systemic indifference and personal moral decay.
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- Director
- Martin Berger
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Berger
- Original Title
- Menschen
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Grete Ly-Film GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Martin Berger
Director
Martin Berger
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What is Menschen about?
Martin Berger’s 'Menschen' serves as a harrowing socio-cinematic autopsy of the human spirit, adrift in the wreckage of a post-war landscape. Far from the escapist fantasies that often dominated early Weimar screens, this 1921 opus delves into the penumbral existence of the disenfranchised. The narrative follows a fatalistic trajectory, where the characters—portrayed with a raw, almost primitive intensity—grapple with the crushing weight of systemic indifference and personal moral decay.
Who directed Menschen?
Menschen was directed by Martin Berger.
Who stars in Menschen?
The principal cast of Menschen includes Grete Ly, Eugen Klöpfer, Ilka Grüning, Alexander Ekert, Bernhard Goetzke.
When was Menschen released and how long is it?
Menschen was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.