Despair (1978)

  • CategoryDrama, Thriller
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Runtime1h 57m
  • DirectorRainer Werner Fassbinder
  • IMDb Rating6.5
  • Year1978
  • Release dateSep 20, 1978
  • StarsDirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol, Klaus Löwitsch, Volker Spengler
Despair

Despair

DramaThriller

Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his workers and other businessmen; until he meets Felix, a vagrant, who seems to be physically identical to him; a disconcerting fact that leads Hermann Hermann to plot a particular way out of a fake world he actually hates.

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Despair (1978) holds a 6.5/10 audience rating on 1337x. "A hysterical comedy" This captivating Drama and Thriller film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Dirk Bogarde, Andréa Ferréol, Klaus Löwitsch, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Berlin, 1930, during the rise of Nazism. Hermann Hermann, a Russian emigrant and chocolate manufacturer, married to the capricious Lydia, loses his temper more and more every day when dealing with his...