Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community (1988)
One of the main theses of the Marienthal study was that prolonged unemployment leads to a state of apathy in which the victims do not utilize any longer even the few opportunities left to them. The vicious cycle between reduced opportunities and reduced level of aspiration has remained the focus of all subsequent discussions.
Director: Karin Brandauer
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: February 21, 1988
Cast
- Franziska Walser - Ruth Weiss
- Nicolas Brieger - Robert Bergheim
- Johann Nikolussi - Kurt Schrader
- Stefan Suske - Philipp Strauss
- August Schmölzer - Jindracek
- Bernd Spitzer - Franz Wimmer
- Karina Thayenthal - Arbeitslose
- Maria Perschy - Mrs. Strauß
- Hermann Schmid - Karl Uferer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Helmut Pirnat
Editing: Marie Homolkova
Production: ZDF, ORF, MR TV-Film
Country: Austria, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Karin Brandauer
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community about?
- One of the main theses of the Marienthal study was that prolonged unemployment leads to a state of apathy in which the victims do not utilize any longer even the few opportunities left to them. The vicious cycle between reduced opportunities and reduced level of aspiration has remained the focus of all subsequent discussions.
- Who directed Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community?
- Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community was directed by Karin Brandauer.
- Who stars in Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community?
- Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community stars Franziska Walser, Nicolas Brieger, Johann Nikolussi, Stefan Suske, August Schmölzer, Bernd Spitzer.
- How long is Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community?
- Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community?
- Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community is a Drama film.
- Where was Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community produced?
- Marienthal: The Sociography of an Unemployed Community was produced in Austria, Germany.