38th edition
17-25 january 2026
Image Stroszek
© Deutsche Kinemathek
West Germany
1977 Fiction 1h55
OV with French subtitles
Bruno Stroszek is released from prison. He meets Eva, a prostitute who is abused by her pimps. These two people, both battered by life, become friends and Bruno takes her in. But the pimps harass them and they decide to leave everything behind and go to America with old Scheitz, Bruno’s only friend. One of Bruno’s cousins runs a garage there and helps them settle in. But their hopes for a new life are soon shattered by reality.
Cast : Bruno S., Eva Mattes, Clemens Scheitz, Wilhelm von Homburg, Burkhard Driest

Scenario : Werner Herzog
Cinematography : Thomas Mauch
Editing : Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus
Music : Chet Atkins, Soundny Terry
Production : Werner Herzog Filmproduktion, ZDF
Distribution : Potemkine Films