West Germany,
1974, 110 min
Directed by:
Werner HerzogScreenplay:
Werner HerzogCinematography:
Jörg Schmidt-ReitweinCast:
Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Herbert Achternbusch, Reinhard Hauff, Enno Patalas, Helmut Döring, Clemens Scheitz, Kidlat Tahimik, Henry van Lyck (more)Plots(1)
One of Herzog's most beloved films is based upon the true mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to talk or walk, and bearing a strange note. He later managed to explain that he’d been held captive in a dungeon of some sort for his entire life, and only after decades was he released, for reasons still unknown. His benefactor attempts to integrate him into society with extremely intriguing results. (Cinéma du Parc)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
German Film Awards
- 1975 - Werner Herzog (Best Feature Film - Creating)
- 1975 - Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus (Best Editing)
- 1975 - Henning von Gierke (Best Decorations)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1975 - Werner Herzog (Fipresci Prize - Official Competition)
- 1975 - Werner Herzog (Prize of the Ecumenical Jury)
- 1975 - Werner Herzog (Special Jury Prize)
- 1975 - Werner Herzog (Golden Palm - Official Competition)