Monday Morning Maybe

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The Man with the Objective Lens

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1961 | 80 min | Comedy, Science Fiction

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 wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Sleeper or Repo Man, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, mind-bending.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1961: an older pace and style.

A humorous and satirical comedy, which places a man from the year 2222 one day in the (then) present day life in GDR, East Germany under Communist regime. Using a crystal for mind reading he uncovers some improprieties and moral weaknesses in the "Beautiful future" professed by VEB ("Volkseigener Betrieb" – "State Owned Holdings").

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Frank Vogel

  • Rolf LudwigOS alias Martin Marten
  • Helga LabuddaAnita
  • Christine LaszarMaja Meyer
  • Erich FranzSchmitt
  • Monika HildebrandtHeidi
  • Maika JosephHertha
  • Erik S. KleinBenno
  • Gertraud KreissigHanna
  • Micaela KreißlerBlöckchen
  • Eduard KubatPhysikprofessor