West Germany,
1968, 90 min
Directed by:
Werner HerzogScreenplay:
Werner HerzogCinematography:
Thomas MauchComposer:
Stavros XarchakosCast:
Peter Brogle, Athina Zacharopoulou, Wolfgang von Ungern-Sternberg, Wolfgang Reichmann, Wolfgang Stumpf, Henry van Lyck, Werner HerzogPlots(1)
Stroszek is an injured soldier sent to recuperate at a remote Greek island. There, he and his new Greek wife, Nora, serve as caretakers to an abandoned ammunition dump. The newlyweds adjust to their new life on this enchanted desert isle and attend to their simple duties, but soon, the heat, the exotic locale, and the suspicious, eccentric natives push Stroszek towards insanity. He finally snaps, tries to kill his wife, then plans to ignite the ammunition dump. Ultimately, soldiers swarm the area, trying to capture the psychotic Stroszek before he blows up the whole island. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
German Film Awards
- 1968 - Werner Herzog (Second Best Feature Film)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 1968 - Werner Herzog (Silver Bear Special Jury Prize)
- 1968 - Werner Herzog (Golden Bear for Best Film)