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The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time

19851h 46mAlexander Kluge
IMDb 7.1

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A poignant film essay about 'superfluous people' facing up to a moment of crisis in their lives.

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What is The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time (1985) about?

A poignant film essay about 'superfluous people' facing up to a moment of crisis in their lives.

Who stars in The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time stars Jutta Hoffmann (Gertrud Meinecke), Armin Mueller-Stahl (Blinder Regisseur), Hans-Michael Rehberg (Herr von Gerlach), Peter Roggisch (Großer Chef), Rosel Zech (Ärztin). The film was directed by Alexander Kluge.

How long is The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985.

Is The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time worth watching?

The Assault of the Present on the Rest of Time holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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