
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.
The original title is "Auf Biegen oder Brechen" (DE).
The runtime is 95 minutes (1h 35m).
The film was directed by Hartmut Bitomsky.
The screenplay was written by Hartmut Bitomsky and Harun Farocki.
Cinematography was handled by Bernd Fiedler.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0134297.
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Auf Biegen oder Brechen
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Deutsch
Germany
