Bent or Broken

(1975)

★ 9 IMDb

Genres: Drama

Year: 1975

Runtime: 95 мин

Country: Germany

Director: Hartmut Bitomsky

Cast: Кристина Кауфман, Lisa Kreuzer, Harry Baer, Käte Jaenicke, Hanns Zischler, Gert Haucke, Heinz Meier, Martin Rosen, Peter Schlesinger, Charly Wierczejewski

Plot

A darkly comedic exploration of personal struggle and societal pressure, we follow the story of a middle-aged man named Max, who is trapped in a life of monotony and frustration. After a series of unexpected events, Max finds himself in increasingly absurd and challenging situations, forcing him to confront his own limitations and fears. With sharp humor and a critique of societal expectations, the film delves into the pressures that shape our lives and the lengths we go to in order to break free from them. A poignant yet quirky tale about bending to life's demands or breaking under the weight of it all.