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Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist

Name: Wolz – Life and Transfiguration of a German Anarchist
Genre: Drama
Released: 1973-11-25
Cast: Regimantas Adomaitis, Carin Abicht, Heidemarie Wenzel, Jörg Panknin, Peter Hölzel

1973 | 110 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off: It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1973: an older pace and style.

Soldier Ignaz Wolz returns from WWI with an immeasurable hatred of capitalist war profiteers. He decides to start his own revolution, but tries to stay away from the organized class struggle. He steals from the rich men and divides the wealth among the poor. One day, Wolz is arrested and sentenced to life in prison; seven years later he is released due to mass protests. More than ever, it is hard for him to fit in. He severs ties with his former companions, who reject his ideas, and leaves Germany.

How it earned its rating

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AudiencesNot counted
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AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew

Directed by Günter Reisch

Regimantas AdomaitisIgnaz Wolz
Carin AbichtProstituierte
Heidemarie WenzelAgnes
Jörg PankninMorgner
Peter HölzelKassierer
Rainer KleinstückRudi
Günter WolfArthur
Herwart GrosseGustav
Václav KotvaGeiger
Günter Drescherder Ältere