I Came As a Stranger (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film

Released in 1978, I Came As a Stranger is a music film directed by Titus Leber, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. In this experimental film, Franz Schubert, on his deathbed, hallucinates about his life. Images are superimposed, one upon the other, multiplying as one hallucination follows another. His difficult relationship with his mother and his excellent one with his father are meditated upon as he walks down a rural lane, and scenes from his operas appear.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Came As a Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Came As a Stranger tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
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- When was I Came As a Stranger released?
- I Came As a Stranger was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
