Zagarbata movie poster

Zagarbata

May 19, 1985 1h 9m

Originally released in 1985. Zagarbata is a feature film. directed by Tabea Blumenschein. At just 69 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Manfred Welfens, Elmar Gessler, and Steve Crow

Synopsis

Dilettantishly cruel scenes from the "scene": A skinhead loves a dance girl and dreams of a petty-bourgeois future. When he is deprived of the wages of a robbery by his landlady, an impoverished princess, he kills her. His girlfriend sinks to being a prostitute and is also killed. It all ends in the prison cell with a dream vision of a white wedding in Berlin's Memorial Church. First film shot on Super-8 and blown up to 16mm by Tabea Blumenschein, who became known as a performer in underground films and as a costume designer.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 19, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 9m 69 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • ZDF
  • Tabea Blumenschein Filmproduktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zagarbata about?

Dilettantishly cruel scenes from the "scene": A skinhead loves a dance girl and dreams of a petty-bourgeois future. When he is deprived of the wages of a robbery by his landlady, an impoverished pr...

Who directed Zagarbata?

Zagarbata was directed by Tabea Blumenschein.

How long is Zagarbata?

Zagarbata has a runtime of 1 hours and 9 minutes (69 minutes total).

When was Zagarbata released?

Zagarbata was released on May 19, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Zagarbata?

The main cast of Zagarbata includes Manfred Welfens, Elmar Gessler, Steve Crow, A. Zille, Heilmann.