Film

Bent or Broken

1975 · 1h 35m · Drama

IMDb

5.5

A darkly comedic exploration of personal struggle and societal pressure, we follow the story of a middle-aged man named Max, who is trapped in a life of monotony and frustration. After a series of unexpected events, Max finds himself in increasingly absurd and challenging situations, forcing him to confront his own limitations and fears. With sharp humor and a critique of societal expectations, the film delves into the pressures that shape our lives and the lengths we go to in order to break free from them. A poignant yet quirky tale about bending to life's demands or breaking under the weight of it all.

Christine Kaufmann

Lisa Kreuzer

Harry Baer

Käte Jaenicke

Hanns Zischler

Gert Haucke

Heinz Meier

Martin Rosen

Peter Schlesinger

• Hartmut BitomskyDirector · Screenplay
• Harun FarockiScreenplay
• Bernd FiedlerDirector of Photography
• Sybille WindtEditor

Release date

November 14, 1975

Status

Released

Original language

German

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Drama