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Bent or Broken (1975)

Directed by Hartmut Bitomsky
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1h 35min

Overall average

5.0/10

Plot

A darkly comedic exploration of personal struggle and societal pressure, we follow the story of a middle-aged man named Max, who is trapped in a life of monotony and frustration. After a series of unexpected events, Max finds himself in increasingly absurd and challenging situations, forcing him to confront his own limitations and fears. With sharp humor and a critique of societal expectations, the film delves into the pressures that shape our lives and the lengths we go to in order to break free from them. A poignant yet quirky tale about bending to life's demands or breaking under the weight of it all.

Genres

Drama

Technical details

DetailValue
Original titleAuf Biegen oder Brechen
Original languageDeutsch (DE)
Spoken languagesDeutsch
Production countriesGermany
StatusReleased
Production companiesBig Sky Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk
Release date14 novembre 1975
ProductionWolfgang Bellenbaum
WriterHartmut Bitomsky, Harun Farocki
EditingSybille Windt
CinematographyBernd Fiedler
Assistant directorsHartmut Bitomsky
Camera operatorsBernd Fiedler
Additional photographyBernd Fiedler
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Release dates

Premiere

Germany / Nov 14, 1975

TV

Germany / Mar 22, 1977

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