The Tin Drum

Die Blechtrommel
The Tin Drum
Genres: Drama, History, War
Rating: 6.9
Language: de
Year:1979
Country:FR, DE, YU
Budget: 3 000 000 $
Runtime: 2h 42min
Tags: 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, adultery, based on novel or book, circus, coming of age, dark comedy, dwarf, family feud, family's daily life, gdansk, poland, germany, hitler youth, invasion of normandy, kaschubia, lolita, lone wolf, married couple, nazi, new german cinema, pregnancy, prenatal, puberty, red army, suffocation, suicide, synagogue, toxication, war drama,

Where to watch:

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Description:

"The Tin Drum," based on Günter Grass's novel, presents an unconventional coming-of-age story of Oskar Matzerath, who refuses to leave his mother's womb until he receives a tin drum as promised. Born with an advanced intellect and disdain for the adult world, Oskar vows never to age on his third birthday. Miraculously, this wish comes true, leaving him in perpetual childhood amidst the turmoil of Nazi Germany's rise to power in Danzig. The film delves into the themes of innocence, disillusionment, and resistance as Oskar beats his tin drum in defiance against the hypocrisy and injustice enveloping his town. It is a poignant portrayal of one boy's unwavering stance against the horrors that surround him, offering a unique perspective on World War II's impact on innocent lives.

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