In 1989, a reunited Germany would become the world's greatest superpower, with no societal problems-and no societal freedoms. When a bomb threat is lodged against the sole company controlling all media, effective if eccentric cop Jansen (R.W. Fassbinder) is put on the case-and sent down a rabbit hole of corporate conspiracy. Surreal thriller from Fassbinder protégé Wolf Gremm co-stars Brigitte Mira, Franco Nero, Günther Kaufmann. 106 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: German; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentary; TV spots. In German with English subtitles.
Kamikaze '89 is a cult classic dystopian thriller directed by Wolf Gremm, now available in high-definition Blu-Ray format from FILM MOVEMENT. Set in a futuristic West Germany where the government controls all media, the film follows detective Jansen?played by legendary director Rainer Werner Fassbinder?in his final acting role as he investigates a series of bomb threats against the state-run conglomerate. The movie is renowned for its striking visual style and prophetic social commentary. FILM MOVEMENT, known for curating exceptional international cinema and bringing restored classics to new audiences, ensures this release features pristine picture quality and insightful bonus materials.
Rainer Werner Fassbinder was one of Germany?s most influential filmmakers, celebrated for masterpieces like "The Marriage of Maria Braun" and "Berlin Alexanderplatz." His performance in Kamikaze '89 showcases his unique charisma on screen. Director Wolf Gremm was acclaimed for pushing boundaries in German cinema with works such as "Fabian." Also starring Günther Kaufmann ("Querelle") and Brigitte Mira ("Ali: Fear Eats the Soul"), both frequent collaborators with Fassbinder who brought depth to many iconic roles.
Actors:
Boy Gobert, Günther Kaufmann, Juliane Lorenz, Rainer Werner Fassbinder