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Werner Herzog's internationally acclaimed 'breakthrough' film is based on the story of the 19th century child genius Kaspar Hauser. Appearing mysteriously in a Nuremburg square, 18 year old Kaspar is a 'wild' boy who is unable to talk, or to dress himself. Taken into the home of a local doctor who tries to civilize him, Kaspar, who claims to have been kept in a dungeon since his birth, soon reveals prodigious intelligence and a gift for prophecy.
Proclaimed an 'idiot savant', the mystery surrounding Kaspar's origins is used by Herzog to explore the notion of intellectual growth devoid of any social stimulation. The winner of the 1975 Grand Jury prize at the Cannes Film Festival, this poignant, often funny, and unforgettable tale of 'the enigma of the century' - punctuated by a brilliant performance by Bruno S - is arguably Herzog's greatest film.
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Drama
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1974
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109:35
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576i (PAL)
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Widescreen 1.75:1, 16x9 Enhanced
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