Name: Nachts schlafen die Ratten
Genre: Short
Duration: 10 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Emanuel Brzostowski, Werner Dissel

German cinema is famous for its historical depth, expressionist aesthetics, and social-political engagement. It has moved from Expressionism to political reckoning, from New German Cinema's raw realism to contemporary genre experiments. Its legacy lies in both technical innovation and deep explorations of history, morality, and philosophy.

The short form refers to creative works characterized by their brevity and concise storytelling. Unlike full-length feature films, short films have a running time of less than 45 minutes, while TV shorts have a running time of less than 22 minutes.

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Emanuel Brzostowski and Werner Dissel in Nachts schlafen die Ratten (1988)

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Emanuel Brzostowski in Nachts schlafen die Ratten (1988)

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