Of Special Merit
Originally released in 1968. Of Special Merit is a feature film. directed by Hellmuth Costard. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hellmuth Costard and Hans Toussaint
Synopsis
An attack on a piece of reactionary German legislation discriminating against young film directors. The film features a head-on, close-up shot of a penis ‘mouthing’ the parliamentary defense of the law by its author. A landmark in political pamphleteering, the film was selected for the 1968 Oberhausen International Short Film Festival by a committee of leading German critics and promptly banned by the city government, causing the withdrawal of almost all German directors from the festival and a national scandal. The title satirically refers to the official certificate of ‘Particularly Valuable’ given each year to the best film shorts by an Establishment selection.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 17, 1968
58 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Of Special Merit about?
An attack on a piece of reactionary German legislation discriminating against young film directors. The film features a head-on, close-up shot of a penis ‘mouthing’ the parliamentary defense of...
Who directed Of Special Merit?
Of Special Merit was directed by Hellmuth Costard.
How long is Of Special Merit?
Of Special Merit has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Of Special Merit released?
Of Special Merit was released on February 17, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Of Special Merit?
The main cast of Of Special Merit includes Hellmuth Costard, Hans Toussaint.