
A man is interviewed by a sympathetic woman. His tale unfolds, of hard work that never pleases his parents, of a father who denigrates his efforts, of an indifferent mother. He builds them a house. Instead of offering their flat to him and his bride, they give the flat up, so he goes to Munich to work in construction, bringing his wife who is soon pregnant. They buy things on credit; he works overtime. He shows up with flowers and expensive gifts. When construction slows and ... (Full plot summary below)
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A man is interviewed by a sympathetic woman. His tale unfolds, of hard work that never pleases his parents, of a father who denigrates his efforts, of an indifferent mother. He builds them a house. Instead of offering their flat to him and his bride, they give the flat up, so he goes to Munich to work in construction, bringing his wife who is soon pregnant. They buy things on credit; he works overtime. He shows up with flowers and expensive gifts. When construction slows and he works less overtime, he cannot adjust his spending habits: he needs to be loved. Pressures mount. When he snaps, and violence ensues, who will be his victim?
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| Turner Classic Movies OnlineSean Axmaker... he brings a morose naturalism to the film even as creates an atmosphere of isolation through the performances. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzFor the fatalist Fassbinder, this is typical fodder for him to sink his teeth into. |
| Total FilmAndrew LowryIt's Fassbinder's eye for detail and psychology that drives things home. |
| New York TimesStephen HoldenA grim Germanic variation on a classic theme that can never bear too much repeating: Can't buy me love. |