Rent The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974)
3.7 of 5 from 116 ratings
1h 45min
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- Synopsis:
- In 1828, as if out of nowhere, a young man appeared in Nuremberg's town square. He had no history, spoke only a few words, and could not stand upright. Having been locked in a basement for 17 years, Kaspar Hauser was more beast than man. Who was he, and where did he come from? Despite attempts by townsfolk to understand and civilize him, Kaspar became little more than a sideshow attraction. And though the mystery of his origins remained unanswered, perhaps the biggest question of all was, why did someone want him dead?
- Actors:
- Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge, Michael Kroecher, Hans Musäus, Marcus Weller, Gloria Doer, Volker Prechtel, Herbert Achternbusch, Wolfgang Bauer, Wilhelm Bayer, Franz Brumbach, Johannes Buzalski, Helmut Döring, Alfred Edel, Florian Fricke, Heribert Fritsch, Peter Gebhart, Andi Gottwald
- Directors:
- Werner Herzog
- Producers:
- Werner Herzog
- Writers:
- Werner Herzog, Jakob Wassermann
- Aka:
- Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle
- Studio:
- Anchor Bay
- Genres:
- Classics, Drama
- Collections:
- Horror, Nosferatu Times Three
- Countries:
- Germany
- Awards:
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 25/08/2014
- Run Time:
- 110 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Mono, English LPCM Stereo, German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, German LPCM Mono, German LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.66:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Full-length Audio Commentaries
- Original Trailer
- Stills Gallery
- Land of Silence and Darkness (1971, 85 mins)
- How Much Wood Would a Woodchuck Chuck (1976, 47 mins)
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Reviews (2) of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Fascinating and Unsettling Film - The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser review by griggs
Herzog’s The Enigma of Kasper Hauser is a fascinating, sometimes unsettling film, full of moments of raw human connection. It makes you question whether ignorance is a gentler state than the burden of knowledge. Non-actor Bruno S., institutionalised from a young age, brings an authenticity that makes his performance deeply affecting. His own life story, being institutionalised from a young age, mirrors Kasper’s isolation, making Herzog’s choice to cast him feel almost inevitable. His presence is both haunting and moving, a perfect fit for Herzog’s style. It’s no surprise the director later created Stroszek for him, further exploring his unique, otherworldly quality.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
A very moving and enigmatic film - The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser review by FM
This came highly recommended. The whole film is an enigma as well as the main character. There are some delightful caricatures but no real 'bad' characters. The story is poignant and generally unresolved
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.