Berlin-Alexanderplatz (1931) is loud, messy, and totally worth your time
Is this worth your afternoon?
If you like movies that feel like a punch to the gut, then yes. You should watch this today.
It is perfect for people who love gritty history and don't mind a bit of old-school film flicker. If you can't stand black and white or guys shouting in heavy German accents, you will probably hate...
Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf FAQ
The movie Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf was directed by Phil Jutzi.
Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf was released in the year 1931.
Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf has an IMDb rating of 6.6 out of 10.
Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf is a movie from Germany.
Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf is categorised as Crime, Drama in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.
Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf features Margarete Schlegel, Jakob Tiedtke, Walter Werner, Heinrich Gretler.
The screenplay for Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf was written by Hans Wilhelm, Karl Heinz Martin, Alfred Döblin.
If you enjoy Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf, you might also like Bull Arizona (1919), The Night Riders (1920), Eva, wo bist du? (1920), Into the Light (1920).
Yes, Berlin-Alexanderplatz: The Story of Franz Biberkopf (1931) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Crime and Drama qualities.
Franz Biberkopf is a big, clumsy guy who just got out of prison and wants to stay clean. He finds out pretty fast that 1930s Berlin has other plans for him, mostly involving crime, bad friends, and a lot of noise.
Synopsis
Franz Biberkopf has served four years in prison. His return to normal life is not successful.
Review Excerpt
"Is this worth your afternoon?
If you like movies that feel like a punch to the gut, then yes. You should watch this today.
It is perfect for people who love gritty history and don't mind a bit of old-school film flicker. If you can't stand black and white or guys shouting in heavy German accents, you will probably hate it.
Honestly, it’s a lot easier to digest than that massive TV version from the 80s. This one gets right to the point.
The movie starts with Franz Biberkopf standing outside Tegel..."