The Rabbit Is Me
Maria, a young student sees her brother Dieter going to prison for sedition against the state. She starts an affair with Paul, a judge who turns out to be the one who sentenced her brother, which eventually leads to a confrontation.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Das Kaninchen bin ich |
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | East Germany |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Kurt Maetzig |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its tension through the gradual, chilling realization of its protagonist, rather than overt drama. It relies on nuanced performances and the mundane details of life in the GDR to explore the mechanics of personal compromise and state power.
What lingers after viewing is the bitter taste of innocence systematically dismantled by a cynical establishment, where a private affair becomes a profoundly political act. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kurt Maetzig
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Watch with focused attention, preferably in a single sitting, to fully absorb its layered critique.
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