1974 · 109 min · NR

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

Name: The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1974
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Bruno S., Walter Ladengast, Brigitte Mira, Willy Semmelrogge, Kidlat Tahimik

Directed by Werner Herzog · Drama, History

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser (1974) is a Drama film, directed by Werner Herzog set in Nuremberg during the 1800s.

A biopic, with a contemplative and melancholic tone. Themes of identity and isolation run throughout.

Composer

Popol Vuh

Cinematography

Jörg Schmidt-Reitwein

Cast

Bruno S.Walter LadengastBrigitte MiraWilly SemmelroggeKidlat TahimikHans MusäusMichael KroecherHenry van Lyck

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Nuremberg

Setting

Urban

When

1800s

Premise & themes

Premise

Biopic

Themes

Identity Isolation

Tone

ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Slow Burn

Based on

True Story

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The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

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Premise & themes

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