The Man with the Objective Lens
A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").
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| Original Title | Der Mann mit dem Objektiv |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | Germany, East Germany |
| Genre | Comedy, Science Fiction |
| Director | Frank Vogel |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (5 votes) |
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The Man with the Objective Lens is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1961. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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