Germany / Nov 14, 1975
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Martin Rosen | |
| Peter Schlesinger |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Auf Biegen oder Brechen |
| Original language | Deutsch (DE) |
| Spoken languages | Deutsch |
| Production countries | Germany |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Big Sky Film, Süddeutscher Rundfunk |
| Release date | 14 novembre 1975 |
| Production | Wolfgang Bellenbaum |
| Writer | Hartmut Bitomsky, Harun Farocki |
| Editing | Sybille Windt |
| Cinematography | Bernd Fiedler |
| Assistant directors | Hartmut Bitomsky |
| Camera operators | Bernd Fiedler |
| Additional photography | Bernd Fiedler |
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| Music | Jürgen Knieper |
| Sound | Jürgen Knieper |
Release dates
Premiere
TV
Germany / Mar 22, 1977
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