
The Tin Drum
A savage, sweeping epic of society in chaos.
Directed by Volker Schlöndorff
Produced by Jadran Film, Artemis Film
A sprawling, darkly surreal chronicle of a dwarf's refusal to grow amid the chaos of Weimar and Nazi Germany, blending grotesque family dysfunction with historical catastrophe.
In 1924, Oskar Matzerath is born in the Free City of Danzig. At age three, he falls down a flight of stairs and stops growing. In 1939, World War II breaks out.
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Does The Tin Drum end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.
Is The Tin Drum sad? Yes, very. More sad than 92% of films.
Is The Tin Drum one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of films.
Is The Tin Drum easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is The Tin Drum scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Tin Drum violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
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