The Third Generation (1979)

Synopsis: Alternately acclaimed and controversial German auteur Rainer Werner Fassbinder's disturbing, twisted, and often very funny satire about modern culture and terrorism was made in 1979, but remains an... Alternately acclaimed and controversial German auteur Rainer Werner Fassbinder's disturbing, twisted, and often very funny satire about modern culture and terrorism was made in 1979, but remains an intriguing and, of course, still-timely look at the subject. The provocative film follows an inept group of radicals who take a well-known businessman hostage to draw attention to their cause, but soon find themselves consumed with infighting and somewhat-justified paranoia, unwitting pawns of the very state they oppose. The capable cast includes Harry Baer, Hark Bohm, Margit Carstensen, and Udo Kier. [More]

Starring: Hanna Schygulla, Udo Kier

Starring: Hanna Schygulla, Udo Kier

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder

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