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Flucht
On Wednesday night, violent criminal Karl Schanz escapes from Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel prison. Disguised as a policeman, he manages to get to the apartment of young Christine, the wife of his best friend and former fellow inmate. Christine has no idea that Schanz has already stabbed a man to death during his escape. His goal: by taking the senior public prosecutor hostage, he wants to extort a million marks and a flight to South America...
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Plot Summary
A young man named Robert, disillusioned with his mundane life, becomes entangled in a criminal underworld. He gets involved with a group planning a bank robbery, hoping for a quick escape from his troubles. However, the plan quickly unravels, leading to escalating violence and Robert's desperate attempt to evade both the law and his former associates.
Critical Reception
Flucht is a lesser-known entry in the New German Cinema movement, often characterized by its gritty realism and exploration of societal alienation. While not as widely celebrated as some of Lommel's other works, it received attention for its raw portrayal of criminal desperation and its bleak outlook.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic depiction of marginal characters and their struggles.
Criticized by some for its bleak and nihilistic tone.
Noted for its raw, unembellished visual style.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on 16mm film, contributing to its raw, documentary-like aesthetic that was characteristic of some independent German cinema of the era.
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