Stroszek (1977)

Directed by

Werner Herzog

Genre

drama film, comedy film

Country

Germany

Runtime

1h 48m

Rated

NR

Rating

7.3 of 10 from 301 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A street musician leaves Berlin with his elderly friend and a kind waitress to start a new life in rural Wisconsin. Their American dream turns strange and sad as they struggle to adjust.

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What happens

Stroszek [ˈstrɔʃɛk] is a 1977 West German tragicomedy film directed by Werner Herzog and starring Bruno S., Eva Mattes, and Clemens Scheitz. Written specifically for Bruno S., the film was shot in Wisconsin and North Carolina. Most of the lead roles are played by inexperienced actors. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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