Woyzeck (1979)
Shame, vengeance, terror... love.
Storyline
Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One job is volunteering for experiments conducted by a local doctor, who puts Woyzeck on a diet of peas. This serves to drive him close to madness, and the discovery that Marie is involved in an affair with the local drum major exacerbates the situation. Pushed too far, Woyzeck resorts to violence.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Woyzeck |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 25, 1979 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | murder, revenge, kids, childhood trauma, child hero, becoming an adult, leipzig, germany |
FAQ
What is Woyzeck about?
Having fathered an illegitimate child with his lover, Marie, feckless soldier Franz Woyzeck takes odd jobs around his small town to provide some extra money for them. One job is volunteering for experiments conducted by a local doctor, who puts Woyzeck on a diet of peas. This serves to drive him close to madness, and the discovery that Marie is involved in an affair with the local drum major exacerbates the situation. Pushed too far, Woyzeck resorts to violence.
When was Woyzeck released?
Woyzeck was released on Aug 25, 1979 (status: Released).
Who directed Woyzeck?
Werner Herzog directed Woyzeck.
What is the TMDB rating of Woyzeck?
Woyzeck has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 207 votes.