Characters & Themes
Wozzeck (1947) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1947 · 101 mins · German
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- Directed by
- Georg C. Klaren
- Starring
- Gunnar Möller, Wolfgang Kühne, Elsa Wagner, Richard Häussler, Valy Arnheim, Claire Reigbert
During an anatomy seminar that intends to dissect Franz Wozzeck’s corpse in the name of scientific progress, medical student Büchner condemns humanity for the circumstances that led to Wozzeck’s tragic fate. The narrative unfolds through flashbacks, with Büchner’s voice guiding the story and revealing the emotional weight of the events.
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