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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

Over 12 106 minutes 1974 7.7

Herzog's film is based upon the true and mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to speak or walk, and bearing a strange note; he later explained that he had been held captive in a dungeon of some sort for his entire life that he could remember, and had only just been released, for reasons unknown. His benefactor attempts to integrate him into society, with intriguing results. the Enigma of Kaspar Hauser became a three-time winner at the Cannes Film Festival, and a continued success for Herzog, who continued to receivd further tributes.

The film is not playable outside of Finland
Category: Feature film
Genre: Drama, biography, historic
Director: Werner Herzog
Actor: Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge, Michael Kroecher, Volker Prechtel
Rights owner: Nonstop
Country: Germany
Language: German