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Cast
Hannelore Hoger
as Angeklagte G. / Frau Bärlamm
Alexandra Kluge
as Frau Pichota
Edgar M. Böhlke
as Kammersänger
Klaus Wennemann
as Richter
Beate Holle
as Weggeworfene Geliebte
Suzanne von Borsody
as Knautsch-Betty - Prostituierte
Barbara Auer
as Mäxchen
Paulus Manker
as Kurt Schleich
Erwin Scherschel
as Brigadegeneral
Uwe Karsten Koch
as Vergewaltiger
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1983
Runtime1h 52m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Drama
Votes4
DirectorAlexander Kluge
WritersAlexander Kluge
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Power of Emotion
About The Power of Emotion
Emotions and feelings should not be confused with sentimentality. Emotion is ancient and more powerful than any artistic expression. The film observes young couples facing difficulties while trying to move their love experiences towards clear decision making. A film full of ideas, details and associations, fictional scenes, documentary footage, archival materials and opera music.
Directed by Alexander Kluge, The Power of Emotion leans on a strong ensemble — Hannelore Hoger, Alexandra Kluge, Edgar M. Böhlke — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1983.
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