Oct. 29, 1981|93 Min.
Genre: Adult;Drama
Description: Obscene: The Case of Peter Herzl – 1981 Movie Overview
In this gripping story, a West German man, mistakenly identified by the police as a left-wing terrorist, finds refuge in Vienna. There, he lives with a prostitute and her teenage daughter, who has a troubled relationship with her mother. As they navigate their unconventional circumstances, they form a close-knit surrogate family. However, the fleeting nature of happiness becomes evident, and their fragile existence is put to the test. The narrative explores themes of identity, love, and the search for belonging in a chaotic world.
Cast director: Hans-Christof Stenzel
Cast actor: Volker Spengler, Heinz Schubert, Hanno Pöschl, Monica Bleibtreu, Lydia Kreibohm, Karina Fallenstein, Dorothea Moritz, Satan Deutscher, Claus Jurichs, Hans Mahlau
Original name: Obszön – Der Fall Peter Herzl