Decoder
“Information is like a bank. Our job is to rob the bank.”
Synopsis
F.M. discovers that different sonic frequencies induce different patterns of behaviour in listeners, first in his own studio but later in the local "H-Burger" restaurant where the passive muzak appears to be wiping people's emotions.
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Decoder (1984) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muscha
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Maeck
- Original Score
- David Ball, FM Einheit, Genesis P-Orridge
- Original Title
- Decoder
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Fett Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muscha
Klaus Maeck, Volker Schäfer, Trini Trimpop, Muscha
David Ball, FM Einheit, Genesis P-Orridge
Johanna Heer
Eva-Maria Will, Klaus Maeck, Muscha
Klaus Maeck, Trini Trimpop, Muscha, Volker Schäfer
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Maeck
Screenplay
Muscha
Director
Eva-Maria Will
Editor
Volker Schäfer
Writer
Klaus Maeck
Producer
Trini Trimpop
Producer
Klaus Maeck
Editor
Trini Trimpop
Writer
Muscha
Editor
Muscha
Producer
Jonathon Braun
Editor
Volker Schäfer
Editor
Johanna Heer
Director of Photography
Volker Schäfer
Producer
Julia Strauss
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Decoder
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Decoder about?
F.M. discovers that different sonic frequencies induce different patterns of behaviour in listeners, first in his own studio but later in the local "H-Burger" restaurant where the passive muzak appears to be wiping people's emotions.
Who directed Decoder?
Decoder was directed by Muscha.
Who stars in Decoder?
The principal cast of Decoder includes FM Einheit, William Rice, Christiane Felscherinow, William S. Burroughs, Genesis P-Orridge.
When was Decoder released and how long is it?
Decoder was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Decoder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Decoder was composed by David Ball, FM Einheit, Genesis P-Orridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Decoder?
Decoder holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).