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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok?

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In a city that seems trapped in a cycle of routine and despair, a high school teacher, stuck in his monotonous life, begins to slowly but inexorably fall apart. As the pressures of daily life intensify and a lack of emotional support consumes him, his mental decline spirals into a cycle of frustration and violence. With a marriage in crisis, a career that offers him no satisfaction, and a world that seems to grow increasingly indifferent, the tension building inside him reaches a breaking point.

Events escalate when, after a particularly difficult day at school and confrontations with colleagues and students, the teacher embarks on a violent outburst of anger. As his life becomes a whirlwind of chaos and destruction, he turns into a symbol of a society's disenchantment that neither listens nor understands. The film delves into the protagonist's psyche, exploring his anguish and motivations as he confronts the consequences of his actions.

Amid this emotional storm, the viewer witnesses a scathing critique of dehumanization in the academic and social environment. The narrative evolves into a dark mirror of human despair, offering a disturbing portrayal of how far a person can go when feeling trapped and alone in an indifferent world. The heavy atmosphere and sharp direction create a haunting experience that lingers long after the credits have rolled.

Media type
Movie
Year
1970
Director
Michael Fengler
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Writer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Michael Fengler
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
92.00
Actors
Kurt Raab
Lilith Ungerer
Lilo Pempeit
Franz Maron
Hanna Schygulla
Irm Hermann
Ingrid Caven
Harry Baer
Peter Moland
Doris Mattes
Hannes Gromball
Vinzenz Sterr
Maria Sterr
Eva Pampuch
Carla Egerer
GΓΌnther Kaufmann
Katrin Schaake
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori
Johannes Fengler
Paul Haller
Eva Madelung
Jochen Pinkert
Niels-Peter Rudolph
Gender
Drama
Country
Germany
Original title
Warum lΓ€uft Herr R. Amok?
Duration
84
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