Lenz (1971)

10.0/10 • 130 min • Drama

Overview

Film adaptation of the short Büchner story of the same name, which tells of the stay of the psychotic Sturm und Drang poet Lenz in the home of the Alsatian priest and philanthropist Oberlin. The poet, whose pathological hallucinations are becoming increasingly unbearable, hopes for help from the gentle clergyman. But Oberlin, too, knows no advice; he regards his friend's illness as God-given.

Cast

Michael König

Louis Waldon

Pfarrer Oberlin

Grischa Huber

Rolf Zacher

Kaufmann

Julia Heinemann

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