Maßnahmen gegen Fanatiker (1969): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1969, Maßnahmen gegen Fanatiker is a komödie film directed by Werner Herzog, running about 11 minutes.

What it’s about. The film features several horse trainers and other track workers talking about their roles at the track, always eventually interrupted by an older man who claims to be the true authority, and demands that they be thrown out. One recurring young man, the first to appear, claims that he protects the horses from enthusiastic racing fans. He does not appear to be employed by the track, but seems to provide his services voluntarily. His protection from "fanatics" gives the film its title. The film is shot in a documentary style, but the sheer implausibility of the dialogue leaves the exact nature of the film ambiguous.

Who’s in it. Maßnahmen gegen Fanatiker stars Petar Radenković, Mario Adorf, Hans Tiedemann and Herbert Hisel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Maßnahmen gegen Fanatiker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maßnahmen gegen Fanatiker page.

If you liked it. Fans of Maßnahmen gegen Fanatiker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.