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The Mortal Fortune (1989)

Original title: Die toten Fische

1989-01-01 · 1h 23m · DE
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Based on a story by Boris Vian "Les Poissons Morts"

On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.

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Michael SynekDirector, Writer

Media

▶ Teaser DIE TOTEN FISCHE - THE DEAD FISH eng.version▶ trailer die toten fische.flv

Top billed cast

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Erwin LederErwin LederAssistentJohannes WeidingerJohannes WeidingerBossGerhard SwobodaGerhard SwobodaControllorLisa LuginbühlLisa LuginbühlPeppergirlMartin SchellnastMartin Schellnast"Living something"Joe BergerJoe BergerSubway DriverChristoph WaltzChristoph WaltzGuy on Train (uncredited)

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · Drama · MysteryNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference967916Actor preference457760 · 87856 · 795426

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Frequently asked questions about The Mortal Fortune

What is The Mortal Fortune about?

On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.

How long is The Mortal Fortune?

The Mortal Fortune has a runtime of 83 minutes.