Movie
The Third Sex
1957 · 91 min
A earnest, melancholic drama that feels like a cautious, socially conscious issue film from its era, with tense family confrontations and a somber mood.
- Directed by
- Veit Harlan
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Paula Wessely, Ingrid Stenn, Christian Wolff
- Tagline
- There are men… There are Women… and then There is
- Overview
- Klaus is a young man in post-war Berlin. He is drawn to his friend Manfred and, under the encouragement of their acquaintance, Dr. Winkler, explore the underground world of gay clubs and electronic music. His family begins to learn of his other life and do everything they can to set him straight.
- How it feels
- Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Identity, family, sexuality, isolation
- Content
- Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Veit Harlan
- Genres
- Drama
- Starring
- Paula Wessely, Ingrid Stenn, Christian Wolff
