The Man with the Objective Lens (1961)
A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").
Director: Frank Vogel
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: October 5, 1961
Cast
- Rolf Ludwig - OS alias Martin Marten
- Helga Labudda - Anita
- Christine Laszar - Maja Meyer
- Erich Franz - Schmitt
- Monika Hildebrandt - Heidi
- Maika Joseph - Hertha
- Erik S. Klein - Benno
- Gertraud Kreissig - Hanna
- Micaela Kreißler - Blöckchen
- Eduard Kubat - Physikprofessor
Screenplay
- Paul Wiens (Screenplay)
- Willi Brückner (Creative Producer)
Music: Gerd Natschinski
Cinematography: Horst Hardt
Editing: Christa Wernicke
Production: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
lake, time travel, satire, political satire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man with the Objective Lens about?
- A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").
- Who directed The Man with the Objective Lens?
- The Man with the Objective Lens was directed by Frank Vogel.
- Who stars in The Man with the Objective Lens?
- The Man with the Objective Lens stars Rolf Ludwig, Helga Labudda, Christine Laszar, Erich Franz, Monika Hildebrandt, Maika Joseph.
- How long is The Man with the Objective Lens?
- The Man with the Objective Lens has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is The Man with the Objective Lens?
- The Man with the Objective Lens is a Comedy, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Man with the Objective Lens produced?
- The Man with the Objective Lens was produced in Germany, East Germany.
- What are the themes of The Man with the Objective Lens?
- The themes of The Man with the Objective Lens include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof, Dark Comedy and Irony.