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Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)
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Original name: Warum läuft Herr R. Amok?
Genre: Drama
Country: West Germany
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Herr Raab is a technical draftsman. His wife pushes him to seek a promotion, which may be a long shot after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr Raab run amok?
Style:
art house, controversial, existential, cult classic, psychological, bleak, serious, realistic, suspenseful, disturbing ...
Plot:
uxoricide, family relations, murder, existentialism, losing-it hero, everyday life, serial killer, suicide, midlife crisis, alienation, colleague, marxism, couples, success, job, attempted murder, marital problem, dark humor, obsession, parents and children, society, family problems, family in crisis, small town, social relations ...
Time:
year 1970, 60s
Place:
germany, europe
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Place:
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Duration: 88 min.
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Story:
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Time:
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Place:
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Story:
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Time:
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Country: West Germany
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Story:
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Place:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Time:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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