Baal
An exploration of the cult of the genius, an anti-heroic figure who chooses to be a social outcast and live on the fringe of bourgeois morality.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1970 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Volker Schlöndorff |
| Runtime | 84 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.6/10 (18 votes) |
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The film constructs a stark portrait of the anti-hero, relying on a raw performance and the grim atmosphere of its setting. It explores the cult of genius as a destructive force, a rebellion that consumes itself and everyone nearby.
What lingers after viewing is the unsettling question of whether true freedom can exist without humanity. A challenging and deliberately uningratiating character study. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Volker Schlöndorff
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For a contemplative, demanding watch. Best approached with patience for its uncompromising tone.
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