Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy (1971)

A portrait of the life of Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz (1751–1792), a playwright of the Sturm und Drang period and friend of the young Goethe, with evident parallels to the life of the filmmaker himself. Lenz's progressive mental deterioration and his tragic trajectory are central to the film.

Director: Jonathan Briel
Runtime: 98 min
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Country: Germany
Original Language: de
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What is Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy about?
A portrait of the life of Jakob Michael Reinhold Lenz (1751–1792), a playwright of the Sturm und Drang period and friend of the young Goethe, with evident parallels to the life of the filmmaker himself. Lenz's progressive mental deterioration and his tragic trajectory are central to the film.
Who directed Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy?
Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy was directed by Jonathan Briel.
How long is Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy?
Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
Where was Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy produced?
Jonatan Briel's Lenz – A German Physiognomy was produced in Germany.