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Karl May

1974 · 187 min

This is a sweeping, thoughtful portrait of a creative life that feels grand and deeply considered.

Genres
History, Drama
Overview
This ethereal, three-hour biopic starring Helmut Käutner as the writer Karl May interprets «a German hero's life» and thereby paints a picture of an entire era.
How it feels
Earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, art, memory, celebrity
Content
No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Genres
History, Drama
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German Trilogy

  1. Ludwig – Requiem for a Virgin KingMovie · 1972
  2. Karl MayMovie · 1974 This title
  3. Hitler: A Film from GermanyMovie · 1977

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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
history, drama
Directed by
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Written by
Hans-Jürgen Syberberg
Starring
Helmut Käutner, Kristina Söderbaum, Käthe Gold, Attila Hörbiger, Mady Rahl
Runtime
187 min
Country
Germany
Languages
German

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