Triumph des Todes oder Das große Massakerspiel

This time it is not the king who dies, but the people. Individuals, couples and entire crowds die. All twenty or so scenes are fatal. Doctors accuse politicians of guilt and vice versa. The cause of the great dying is unknown. It is generally assumed to be a disease.

Directed by Werner Schlechte, Triumph des Todes oder Das große Massakerspiel leans on a strong ensemble — Ewald Balser, Veronika Bayer, Nicole Heesters — 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 drama titles of 1970.