The Enigma of Kaspar
Hauser (1974)
Directed by Werner
Herzog this film inspired by a real story stars Bruno Schleinstein,
Walter Ladengast and Brigitee Mira. A young man, unable to speak, who
has spent his entire life being raised in a cellar is abandoned in a
German town.
It seems that while a
lot of the events in this film are depicted historically the film
really fails to delve into the most likely explanation that Hauser
was a pathological liar. Maybe the film like Hauser himself is
disingenuous by choice and while I found parts of the film
interesting I am not sure if it goes anywhere interesting. In the
lead role Schleinstein might not be to everyone's taste but I think
his wooden style probably fits well here.
3/5
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