This is an off-kilter, almost absurdist take on the doomsday scenario popularised by the likes of Survivors (1975-77) or Outbreak (1995; dir. Wolfgang Petersen). Flesichmann – who helmed the equally mocking but disappointing Es ist nicht leicht ein Gott zu sein (1990) – reviewed here … Read More →
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Das Millionenspiel (1970; dir. Tom Toelle)
This adaptation of Robert Sheckley’s 1958 short story “The Prize of Peril” perfectly captures the inane and shallow manipulations of television producers and personalities, whilst also commenting on the fraudulent nature of most documentary film production. The film shows vain presenters ad-libbing to cover unscripted … Read More →
Es ist nicht leicht ein Gott zu sein (1990; dir. Peter Fleischmann)
This West German and Russian co-production mixes historical drama with science fiction, creating an alien world with odd decor and costumes so its unfamiliar setting becomes a bastard version of the Dark Ages. Although realistically brutal and dirty in the way Hollywood ignores, the performances … Read More →
Jesus Christus Erlöser (2008; dir. Peter Geyer)
Klaus Kinski – genius or madman? Here the fabled German actor, who appeared in over 130 (mostly awful) films, gives us cause for concern over the latter, as he struggles to recite his own interpretation of the New Testament before an aggressive and unforgiving crowd. … Read More →