Das Autogramm (1984)
Release Year: 1984
Alternative Title: L'autographe, The Autograph, O Autógrafo, Autogram, El autógrafo
Director: Peter Lilienthal
Writer: Osvaldo Soriano, Peter Lilienthal
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Jürgen Haase
Companies: Bundesministerium des Inneren (BMI), Euro-America-Films, Ministère de la culture, Provobis Film, Von Vietinghoff Filmproduktion (VVF), ZDF
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: based on novel, new german cinema
Story
In 'Das Autogramm', directed by Peter Lilienthal, a bandoneon player named Daniel and a boxer named Toni independently arrive in a provincial Latin American town for a folk festival. Initially apolitical, they find themselves drawn into political turmoil. Toni falls in love with the daughter of an influential attorney but keeps their relationship secret due to his political stance. Meanwhile, Daniel learns about the atrocities committed by the junta from the locals. Both men are forced to take political positions despite their initial indifference.
Summary
'Das Autogramm' is a 1984 film directed by Peter Lilienthal as part of the New German Cinema movement. The movie is an adaptation of a novel, though specific details about the source material were not provided in the given plot descriptions. It's set in a provincial Latin American town where political tensions are high. The story revolves around two outsiders—Daniel, a bandoneon player, and Toni, a boxer—and their involvement in these political circumstances despite initially being apolitical. The film explores themes of political turmoil, love, and personal responsibility. It has been criticized for its acting and music, but it offers a glimpse into the socio-political climate of Latin America during that period.
