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Wozzeck

When:

The 1830s

While an anatomy seminar prepares to examine the cadaver of Franz Wozzeck in the name of scientific progress, medical student Büchner excoriates humanity for having allowed Wozzeck’s fate. The tragic story unfolds in flashbacks, as Büchner narrates.

Released in 1947 — 101 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

German