
Wasted Youth
Directed by Benjamin Quabeck
Produced by Claussen+Wöbke Filmproduktion
A spirited comedy-drama about a young man's ambitions in the Munich music scene of 1981, capturing the energy and idealism of the German New Wave era.
The year is 1981, the German New Wave is at the peak. Harry, otherwise Sparkasse trainee, wants to make it big as a manager of the band of his friends, Apollo Schwabing. He has booked the band as the opening act for a concert where the group DAF are the headliners.
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Is Wasted Youth scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Wasted Youth violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Wasted Youth easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does Wasted Youth end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Wasted Youth sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Like Wasted Youth
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Wasted Youth
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Wasted Youth, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Wasted Youth, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Wasted Youth, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































