The constant need for money gives Kibis quite a headache. The rent is overdue for seven months and now he is threatened with dismissal.
If you have ever felt the cold sweat of an empty bank account, this movie is for you. It’s a German comedy from 1930, but the panic feels very modern. Kibis is our main guy, and he is seven months behind on his rent. I don't know how he lasted that long without getting tossed into the street, but his landlord is ...
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"If you have ever felt the cold sweat of an empty bank account, this movie is for you. It’s a German comedy from 1930, but the panic feels very modern. Kibis is our main guy, and he is seven months behind on his rent. I don't know how he lasted that long without getting tossed into the street, but his landlord is finally done with him. 🏚️ The movie starts with this heavy feeling of being trapped. Then, Kibis finds a brochure titled 'How to get rich and happy' and honestly, who hasn't cl..."
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