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Großstadtprärie
The two wealthy citizens Harald and Günter are in love with the pretty Emilie. Since Emilie doesn't want to choose one of them, and since neither of them wants to back out, the two men resort to a strange role-playing game: they play cowboys. Dressed up as cowboys, they fight a duel over several rounds in the middle of a nameless German city that becomes increasingly meaningless...
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Plot Summary
This documentary offers a unique glimpse into the burgeoning youth culture and rock music scene of West Germany in the early 1970s. It captures the energy, fashion, and social attitudes of a generation seeking new forms of expression through music and performance, contrasting the urban environment with the concept of a 'prairie' as a space for freedom and discovery.
Critical Reception
Großstadtprärie was noted for its candid portrayal of a specific subculture in post-war Germany, resonating with audiences who were experiencing similar cultural shifts. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it holds a significant place in documenting the German music and youth scene of the era, praised for its authenticity and energetic capture of the zeitgeist.
What Reviewers Say
Captures the spirit of German youth culture in the early 70s.
An authentic look at the burgeoning rock music scene.
Visually energetic and captures the counter-culture movement.
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Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Großstadtprärie' (Big City Prairie), is an oxymoron reflecting the desire of young people to find open, free spaces and a sense of individuality within the confines of urban life.
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