Young Törless
Originally released in 1966. Young Törless is a drama film. directed by Volker Schlöndorff. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Mathieu Carrière, Marian Seidowsky, and Bernd Tischer
Synopsis
At an Austrian boys' boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Törless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate—until the torture goes too far. Adapted from Robert Musil's acclaimed novel, Young Törless launched the New German Cinema movement and garnered the 1966 Cannes Film Festival International Critics' Prize for first-time director Volker Schlöndorff.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (55 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion
- Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Törless about?
At an Austrian boys' boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Törless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate—until the to...
Who directed Young Törless?
Young Törless was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
How long is Young Törless?
Young Törless has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Young Törless released?
Young Törless was released on May 20, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Young Törless?
The main cast of Young Törless includes Mathieu Carrière, Marian Seidowsky, Bernd Tischer, Fred Dietz, Lotte Ledl.