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Release Year1980
Runtime0h 15m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation
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DirectorLutz Dammbeck
WritersLutz Dammbeck
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsThe Tailor of Ulm
About The Tailor of Ulm
Dammbeck made this film – a reference to the myth of Icarus and a metaphor for failure, hope, and human exploration – at the invitation of the legendary animator Kurt Weiler. It’s the first example of Dammbeck’s experimental, grotesque, surrealistic style of animation. The idea of flying, which Dammbeck uses here for the first time, will reappear continuously in his next films. THE TAILOR OF ULM established Dammbeck’s reputation among East German animation directors.
Directed by Lutz Dammbeck, The Tailor of Ulm leans on a strong ensemble — Alexander Lang — 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 animation titles of 1980.
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