The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
Goalkeeper Josef Bloch is sent off after committing a foul during an away game. This causes him to lose his bearings, and he wanders aimlessly through the city streets and spends the night with the box-office attendant of a movie theatre.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Die Angst des Tormanns beim Elfmeter |
| Year | 1975 |
| Country | Austria, Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Wim Wenders |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (45 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Wim Wenders constructs the film as a slow, almost clinical observation of a psyche unraveling. It relies on a minimalist visual language and Arthur Brauss's detached performance to explore existential void and alienation.
What lingers after the viewing is a hypnotic, disquieting mood where every action lacks obvious motive, and violence emerges with chilling, calm inevitability. The film leaves a residue of cold, analytical dread. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Wim Wenders
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Alone, late at night, with focused attention. Let the film's deliberate pace fully absorb you.
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