by Helmut Käutner · STUDIOCANAL GmbH · DVD · EAN 4006680018782
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Wilhelm Voigt, a man who has spent much of his life in prison, desperately tries to reintegrate into German society. However, bureaucracy prevents him from obtaining the necessary documents to work and live honestly. In an act of desperation and cunning, Voigt finds a Prussian captain's uniform and, assuming this identity, manages to take control of the Köpenick town hall to get his papers. This classic German tragicomedy, based on Carl Zuckmayer's play, is a brilliant satire on militarism and the bureaucratic rigidity of the time.
Starring the legendary Heinz Rühmann and directed by Helmut Käutner, this 1956 film is a masterpiece of German cinema that combines humor and social criticism. This DVD edition includes bonus material, such as a documentary about the lead actor and trailers, offering a deep insight into this true-story-based tale that became a cultural symbol of individual resistance against the system.
