The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser



Wednesday, September 12th 2007, 8:00 pm

The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser

(JEDER FÜR SICH UND GOTT GEGEN ALLE, West Germany 1974, 110 min., German with subtitles, 35mm)

In 1928, a man barely able to walk or speak mysteriously appeared in the town of Nürnberg, Germany. It soon becomes clear to the townspeople that Kaspar Hauser (played by Bruno S.) has been locked in a cell for most of his life, never having contact with any other person. After learning to communicate, Kaspar develops a cynical personal philosophy about the world he has entered and rebels against those who wish to exploit him. Thoughtful, compelling, and furnished with just enough period detail, Herzog’s matter-of-fact approach brings an amazing true story to life. New 35mm print!