In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death (1974)

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Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.

Director: Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Editing: Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Production: Kairos-Film
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death about?
Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.
Who directed In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death was directed by Alexander Kluge, Edgar Reitz.
Who stars in In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death stars Dagmar Bödderich, Jutta Winkelmann, Kurt Jürgens, Alfred Edel, Norbert Kentrup, Willi Münch.
How long is In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death?
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death is a Drama film.
Where was In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death produced?
In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death was produced in Germany.