Summaries

A film adaptation of the book by the same name written by Günter Grass. Pilenz, the narrator, revisits places of his World War II childhood in Germany, going through memories regarding his relationship to Mahlke, an old "friend" of his.

Details

Keywords
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • male pubic hair
  • new german cinema
  • teenage boy nudity
Genres
  • Drama
  • War
Release date May 31, 1971
Countries of origin West Germany Poland
Language German
Filming locations Gdansk, Pomorskie, Poland
Production companies Zespól Filmowy "Rytm" Modern Art Film

Box office

Budget $750000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 28m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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