The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
1974 · Movie · 109 min · ★ 7.3 · 90% critics
A young man emerges in 19th-century Germany after spending most of his life confined in isolation, with only minimal contact from a mysterious caretaker. As he’s taken in by townspeople, he struggles to learn basic speech and social customs while others try to study him, profit from him, or explain who he is.
Also known as Every Man for Himself and God Against All · The Mystery of Kaspar Hauser
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Details
- Original title
- Jeder für sich und Gott gegen alle
- Years
- 1974
- Release date
- 1974-11-01
- Language
- German
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 90/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.3/10 (374 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re drawn to quiet, unsettling true-story mysteries about outsiders confronting society, especially if you liked the reflective tone of Aguirre, the Wrath of God or the oddity of Stroszek; Not for you if you need fast pacing and clear resolution.
Pros: haunting, dreamlike mood; intriguing true-story mystery; striking landscapes and music | Cons: very slow pace; limited emotional access; few clear answers
Themes
- liberation
- nuremberg, germany
- curious
Awards & recognition
- Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix · 1975
- International Submission to the Academy Awards · 1976 · nominated
Cast & crew
Bruno S.
as Kaspar Hauser
Walter Ladengast
as Professor Daumer
- BM
Brigitte Mira
as Haushälterin Käthe
Willy Semmelrogge
as Ringmaster
Kidlat Tahimik
as Hombrecito, the Indian
Hans Musäus
as Unknown Man
Michael Kroecher
as Lord Stanhope
Henry van Lyck
as Calvary Captain
- EP
Enno Patalas
as Pastor Fuhrmann
- VP
Volker Elis Pilgrim
as Pastor #2
Directed by Werner Herzog