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Desaster

The film addresses the failure of the individual in anonymous urban society. The film begins as men attempt to break out of their anonymity and reveal themselves. In doing so, they encounter social rules that are not suited to them. The film asks how men can survive in a chaotic city by remaining silent.

Top Cast

  • Klaus Löwitsch

    Klaus Löwitsch

    Urs Werther

  • Margarethe von Trotta

    Margarethe von Trotta

    Ulla Werther

  • Dieter Laser

    Dieter Laser

    Alf Harden

  • Ruth-Maria Kubitschek

    Ruth-Maria Kubitschek

    Frau Peitz

  • Georg Marischka

    Georg Marischka

    Herr Peitz

  • Kai Fischer

    Kai Fischer

    Fräulein Baum

  • Eva Mattes

    Eva Mattes

    Rosi

  • Eva Maria Bauer

    Eva Maria Bauer

    Lisbeth

  • Horst Michael Neutze

    Horst Michael Neutze

    Siggi

Overview

The film addresses the failure of the individual in anonymous urban society. The film begins as men attempt to break out of their anonymity and reveal themselves. In doing so, they encounter social rules that are not suited to them. The film asks how men can survive in a chaotic city by remaining silent.

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