A man returns from South America to Germany and finds his sister has developed a cocaine habit. The drug is having adverse effects on her health, but he has to outsmart the drug pushers supplying her with the stuff before he finally manages to have her admitted to a sanatorium for treatment.
So, is this worth a watch? If you're into the weird, jagged edges of early 1930s German film, you'll probably find Dope fascinating. It has that specific, gloomy atmosphere where everyone looks like they haven't slept in a week. If you need a fast-paced thriller that holds your hand through the plot, you’re going to be...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Kurt Gerron
Bruno Ziener
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"So, is this worth a watch? If you're into the weird, jagged edges of early 1930s German film, you'll probably find Dope fascinating. It has that specific, gloomy atmosphere where everyone looks like they haven't slept in a week. If you need a fast-paced thriller that holds your hand through the plot, you’re going to be bored out of your mind within ten minutes. It’s not a polished piece of work, but it’s got teeth. The way the movie handles the addiction narrative feels surprisingly raw for 193..."
Philipp Lothar Mayring, Fritz Zeckendorf
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