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MACK THE KNIFE - BRECHT'S THREEPENNY FILM

Mackie Messer - Brechts Dreigroschenfilm

Directed by Joachim Lang
Germany, Belgium, 2018
Drama, Musical, Biography
  • 122122 minutes

Synopsis

Following the phenomenal success of “The Threepenny Opera”, the film industry wants to win over the celebrated author. But Bertolt Brecht is not prepared to play by their rules. His concept of the “Threepenny Film” is radical, uncompromising, political, and incisive.

Synopsis

Following the phenomenal success of “The Threepenny Opera”, the film industry wants to win over the celebrated author. But Bertolt Brecht is not prepared to play by their rules. His concept of the “Threepenny Film” is radical, uncompromising, political, and incisive.