
The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick
Directed by Wim Wenders
Produced by ORF, Filmverlag der Autoren
A slow, introspective study of psychological disorientation and alienation following a minor humiliation, rooted in New German Cinema's existential unease.
Goalkeeper Josef Bloch is sent off after committing a foul during an away game. This causes him to lose his bearings, and he wanders aimlessly through the city streets and spends the night with the box-office attendant of a movie theatre.
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Is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.
Does The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is The Goalie's Anxiety at the Penalty Kick easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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