IF you could save only one movie for future generations, which movie would that be? Let’s say a huge meteor is on its way to collide with earth, resulting in a total obliteration of our planet, and scientists are working with world organizations to send a capsule to space containing a sample of humanity’s achievements …
Alfred Doeblin’s poignant novel must have impressed Fassbinder deeply. In an interview talking about his episodic masterpiece, Fassbinder announces, rather matter-of-factly, that writing the script was not difficult because he pretty much knew the book “by heart”. And, indeed, we should take his words literally, considering the extent of the work and the cinematic achievement …
ANSHAM FOR ME 