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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (German: Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle; lit. Every Man for Himself and God Against All) is a 1974 West German drama film written and directed by Werner Herzog and starring Bruno S. and Walter Ladengast.
Nov 1, 1974 · A 1974 biographical drama film by Werner Herzog based on the true story of Kaspar Hauser, a mysterious young man who appeared in Nuremberg in 1828 after allegedly being imprisoned in a dungeon. The film explores his integration into society, his encounters with various characters, and his quest for knowledge and freedom.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Werner Herzog
- 1974-11-01
Nov 17, 2007 · A film by Werner Herzog about a historical figure who was found as a mysterious stranger in a town square. The review praises the director's use of non-actors, images and themes to explore the enigma of Kaspar Hauser's life.
When Kaspar Hauser (Bruno S.), a young German man, is suddenly released from an existence of inexplicable confinement, he is forced into regular society.
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- Bruno S.
- Werner Herzog
- Werner Herzog Filmproduktion
Jun 6, 2013 · The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) - trailer. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI . Werner Herzog's poignant portrait of the near-legendary historical character, played by Bruno S.
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- BFITrailers
A film based on the true story of a young man who appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, claiming to have been held captive in a dungeon for his entire life. Learn more about the plot, cast, trivia, and user reviews of this Herzog's classic.
Based on the remarkable true story of the foundling Kaspar Hauser, it is an eloquent, deeply moving account of a grown man, barely able to walk or talk, who appears suddenly in the town square of Nuremberg, Germany, in 1828, clutching a letter which claims that his name is Kaspar.
