The Tin Drum
The fantastic and moving tale about the Nazi regime as seen through the eyes of a 'man-boy'. David Bennett, is the child who 'refuses to grow,' in order to ignore the horrors around him, venting his anger through his drum. This masterful drama won an Oscar for Best Foreign Film.
Year: 1979
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Foreign Language Films, German Cinema, Cannes - Palme d'Or, Nick's Favourites, Best of the 1970s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: Germany
Director: Volker Schlondorff
Starring: Angela Winkler, David Bennent, Mario Adorf
Duration: 136 Minutes
Rating: R18 - Contains violence and sex scenes.
Subtitles: Yes
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