Rainer Werner Fassbinder Vol. 1 4-DVD Set ( Lola / Martha / Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? / I Dont Just Want You To Love Me )

Rainer Werner Fassbinder Vol. 1 4-DVD Set (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: Lola / Martha / Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? / I Dont Just Want You To Love Me
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Berlin International Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
German ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
305 min + 96 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Biographies
Box Set
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Collectors Edition
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Multi-DVD Set
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1970 - 198 and produced in:
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )

Directed By:
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Michael Fengler

Written By:
Rainer Werner Fassbinder
Pea Fröhlich
Cornell Woolrich
Michael Fengler

Actors:
Barbara Sukowa ..... Lola
Armin Mueller-Stahl ..... Von Bohm
Mario Adorf ..... Schukert
Matthias Fuchs ..... Esslin
Helga Feddersen ..... Frau Hettich
Karin Baal ..... Lola's Mother
Ivan Desny ..... Wittich
Elisabeth Volkmann ..... Gigi
Hark Bohm ..... Volker
Karl-Heinz von Hassel ..... Timmerding (as Karl Heinz von Hassel)
Rosel Zech ..... Frau Schuckert
Sonja Neudorfer ..... Frau Fink
Christine Kaufmann ..... Susi
Y Sa Lo ..... Rosa
Günther Kaufmann ..... GI
Margit Carstensen ..... Martha Salomon, née Heyer
Karlheinz Böhm ..... Helmut Salomon
Barbara Valentin ..... Marianne
Peter Chatel ..... Kaiser
Gisela Fackeldey ..... Mother Heyer
Adrian Hoven ..... Father Heyer
Ortrud Beginnen ..... Erna
Wolfgang Schenck ..... Meister
Günter Lamprecht ..... Dr. Herbert Salomon
El Hedi ben Salem ..... Hotel guest
Rudolf Lenz ..... Porter
Kurt Raab ..... Secretary - German embassy
Elma Karlowa ..... Waitress
Heide Simon
Lilo Pempeit
Lilith Ungerer ..... Frau R.
Kurt Raab ..... Herr R.
Lilo Pempeit ..... Kollegin im Büro
Franz Maron ..... Chef
Harry Baer ..... Kollege im Büro
Peter Moland ..... Kollege im Büro
Hanna Schygulla ..... Schulfreundin
Ingrid Caven ..... Nachbarin
Irm Hermann ..... Nachbarin
Doris Mattes ..... Nachbarin
Hannes Gromball ..... Nachbar
Vinzenz Sterr ..... Opa Raab (as Herr Sterr)
Maria Sterr ..... Oma Raab (as Frau Sterr)
Peer Raben ..... Schulfreund
Eva Pampuch ..... Schallplattenverkäuferin

Synopsis:

Lola (1981)
Part of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's The Entire History of the German Federal Republic trilogy, Lola stars Barbara Sukowa in the title role, a seductive cabaret singer and dancer in the 1950s who is romantically involved with Von Bohm (Armin Mueller-Stahl), a straight-as-an-arrow building inspector. Recently appointed Building Commissioner, Von Bohm is committed to eradicating corruption. Consequently, he's given quite a shock when he is called into inspect the brothel where Lola works and discovers her dancing there. With that, Von Bohm is left to question whether he is more loyal to the woman he loves so passionately or the career he believes in so strongly. The other entries in the trilogy are Veronika Voss and The Marriage of Maria Braun.
Martha (1974)
Martha is a wealthy and totally self-involved woman -- so much so that on a trip during which her father dies, she does indeed cry, but only because she lost her purse. She marries a stranger who claims not to be at all attracted to her, and their wedding is only the beginning of a battle between them to determine who will get the upper hand over the other. Martha holds her own in this genuinely sado-masochistic relationship, until a tragic accident paralyzes her.
Why Does Herr R. Run Amok? (1970)
With slicked-down hair and three-piece suits, dependable Herr Raab is a technical draftsman. He gets along with his colleagues although his boss wants him to go beyond technical cleanliness to problem solving. He's a dutiful husband; his wife's a social climber and pushes him to seek a promotion, but they also share sweet moments. He's a caring father, helping his son with homework. His parents visit; his mother criticizes his wife. Old School friends drop by, as do neighbors. Some comment on Raab's wife's expensive tastes. His promotion may be a long shot, especially after he gives a dull and tipsy toast at an office dinner. But why would Herr Raab run amok?
I Don't Just Want You to Love Me (1993):
A wonderfully insightful and idea rich examination into the life and work of Rainer Werner Fassbinder. Filled with excellently chosen excerpts from his many films and insightful comments from many of his collaborators, the film is divided into various sections which profile his life, career, and thoughts regarding the creative process. Anyone with the slightest interest in Fassbinder (and European cinema in general) will be captivated and much rewarded by this documentary, which is far superior to the later 'Love, Life & Celluloid' by long time Fassbinder editor Juliane Lorenz. This incisive examination is the perfect starting point for anyone who seeks to know more about the great director.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 02 October, 2008.