Bruno & Bettina (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film

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Released in 2018, Bruno & Bettina is a documentary film directed by Lutz Dammbeck, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Masao Adachi, the author and director of experimental works and pinku-eiga in the 1960s, was a member of the Japanese New Left that shifted from being a filmmaker to a guerrilla fighter. In 1974, he joined the Japanese Red Army in Lebanon, which worked closely with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. Filmmaker Lutz Dammbeck met Adachi in Tokyo in 2018 and talked with him about a wide range of topics, including art, revolution, the influence of western avant-garde art and American underground; the Japanese Red Army; collaboration with secret services; the role of the Left after 1968; and the reasons for failures of leftist ideas and strategies.

Who’s in it. Bruno & Bettina stars Masao Adachi as Himself.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bruno & Bettina page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Bruno & Bettina (2018)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bruno & Bettina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Bruno & Bettina?
Bruno & Bettina stars Masao Adachi.
When was Bruno & Bettina released?
Bruno & Bettina was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.