In Danger and Deep Distress, the Middleway Spells Certain Death
| In Danger and Deep Distress, the Middleway Spells Certain Death | |
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| Directed by |
Alexander Kluge Edgar Reitz |
| Produced by | Edgar Reitz Alexander Kluge |
| Written by | Alexander Kluge Edgar Reitz |
| Cinematography | Edgar Reitz Alfred Hürmer |
| Edited by | Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus |
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86 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
In Danger and Deep Distress, the Middleway Spells Certain Death (German: In Gefahr und größter Not bringt der Mittelweg den Tod) is a 1974 drama film directed by Alexander Kluge and Edgar Reitz. It is set in Frankfurt and tells the story of two women, one who sleeps with many men and steals their wallets, and one who is a spy for East Germany. The film mimics the style of documentaries, with actual documentary footage from the city as well as essayistic parts.
It was released in Germany on 18 December 1974. It received the Deutscher Filmpreis for Best Editing and Best Musical Dramaturgy.
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