
A group of men, women and Kristl with his camera debate how to resist authority in all its forms. All cinematic professionalism is avoided as Kristl explores how to live and make films politically. The film starts with a fire and filmmakers Jean-Marie-Straub and Danièl Huillet appear surrounded by smoke heralding the burning of Munich and end of capitalism. Kristl thought this would be his last film after being crushed by the conformist and middle class society of the time, ... (Full plot summary below)
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A group of men, women and Kristl with his camera debate how to resist authority in all its forms. All cinematic professionalism is avoided as Kristl explores how to live and make films politically. The film starts with a fire and filmmakers Jean-Marie-Straub and Danièl Huillet appear surrounded by smoke heralding the burning of Munich and end of capitalism. Kristl thought this would be his last film after being crushed by the conformist and middle class society of the time, conjuring up by the image of Spanish architect Gaudi left to die in the street after being hit by a tram.
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