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Shooting Exercise

1971
Movie
50 min
Serbo-Croatian

Two arrogant amateur hunters invite a timid clerk (their colleague from the company in which they all work together) to release clay pigeons during their shooting exercise outdoors.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Ula StöcklGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A woman navigates the complexities of modern life and relationships in this experimental drama. She grapples with societal expectations, her own desires, and the often absurd realities of her existence. The film uses a fragmented narrative to explore themes of alienation and identity.

Critical Reception

Shooting Exercise was noted for its avant-garde approach and its exploration of feminist themes, though its unconventional narrative style led to polarized reviews. It is considered a significant work within German cinema of the era.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its experimental and artistic direction.

  • Acknowledged for its bold exploration of female agency and societal critique.

  • Criticized by some for its fragmented and potentially inaccessible narrative.

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Fun Fact

Director Ula Stöckl was a prominent figure in the New German Cinema movement, known for her unconventional and often provocative films.

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