Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser Werner Herzog [videorecording]=

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Werner Herzog

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Material type: Film

FilmLanguage: German Summary language: English Original language: German Subtitle language: English Publication details: West Germany Werner Herzog Filmproduktion Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF) Filmverlag der Autoren 1974Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 109 min.) sound, color. 4 3/4 inOther title:

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

LOC classification:

PN1997 .J434 1974

Summary: From case cover: In 1828, as if out of nowhere, a young man appeared in Nuremberg's town square. He had no history, spoke only a few words, and could not stand upright. Having been locked in a basement for 17 years, Kaspar Hauser was more beast than man. Who was he, and where did he come from? Despite attempts by townsfolk to understand and civilize him, Kaspar became little more than a sideshow attraction. And though the mystery of his origins remained unanswered, perhaps the biggest question of all was, why did someone want him dead? Based on a true story, Werner Herzog's poignant, often funny, and unforgettable table of "the enigma of gteh century" punctuated by a brilliant performance by Bruno S. will haunt viewers forever. From IMDb: Herzog's film is based upon the true and mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to talk or walk, and bearing a strange note; he later explained that he had been held captive in a dungeon of some sort for his entire life that he could remember, and only recently was he released, for reasons unknown. His benefactor attempts to integrate him into society, with intriguing results.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
DVD - Video	SILC Learning Support Services DH132-DVD-B: DVD Cabinet B	PN1997 .J434 1974	Available		000867

Special features include:
- Audio commentary by writer-producer-director Werner Herzog and Normal Hill

From case cover:
In 1828, as if out of nowhere, a young man appeared in Nuremberg's town square. He had no history, spoke only a few words, and could not stand upright. Having been locked in a basement for 17 years, Kaspar Hauser was more beast than man.
Who was he, and where did he come from?
Despite attempts by townsfolk to understand and civilize him, Kaspar became little more than a sideshow attraction. And though the mystery of his origins remained unanswered, perhaps the biggest question of all was, why did someone want him dead?
Based on a true story, Werner Herzog's poignant, often funny, and unforgettable table of "the enigma of gteh century" punctuated by a brilliant performance by Bruno S. will haunt viewers forever.

From IMDb:
Herzog's film is based upon the true and mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to talk or walk, and bearing a strange note; he later explained that he had been held captive in a dungeon of some sort for his entire life that he could remember, and only recently was he released, for reasons unknown. His benefactor attempts to integrate him into society, with intriguing results.

DVD video; Dolby Digital 2.0; stereo; NTSC; Regions 1-6; 1.77:1 as 16:9 widescreen.

German audio. Optional English subtitles.

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