Underplayed Gems

Moritz, Dear Moritz (1978)

Moritz, Dear Moritz poster
Original title
Moritz, lieber Moritz
Directed by
Hark Bohm
Genre
drama film, coming-of-age film
Country
Germany
Runtime
1h 36m
Rated
12
Rating
5.8 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A teenage boy named Moritz deals with the pressures of growing up in 1970s West Germany. He navigates family conflicts and his own confusion as he looks for his place in the world.

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What happens

Moritz, Dear Moritz (German: Moritz, lieber Moritz) is a 1978 West German drama film directed by Hark Bohm. It was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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