In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death
Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.
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In Danger and Dire Distress the Middle of the Road Leads to Death
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 18, 1974
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Drama
User Score
51%
Original Title
In Gefahr und größter Not bringt der Mittelweg den Tod
Production Companies
Kairos-Film
Director
Alexander Kluge
Description
Combining fictional and documentary modes, the film takes a critical stance toward Frankfurt's public sphere and urban redevelopment. Despite the serious formal and political concerns of the film, Kluge's heightened sense of the absurd safeguards a reserve of utopian optimism.