Mutters Maske (1988) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, Mutters Maske is a comédie film directed by Christoph Schlingensief, running about 85 minutes. “Wer schreit hat recht!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mutters Maske aka Mother's Mask is a free adaptation of the film Opfergang (1944) aka The Great Sacrifice of Veit Harlan. Schlingensief exposes his source material's dangerous proximity to kitsch and camp by reducing the genre conventions known from Harlan, Sirk, Fassbinder & Co to the level of a daily soap: set within a noble family from the German Ruhr, Schlingensief's story revolving about Willy von Mühlenbeck's tragic love to terminally ill neighbor girl Äls (Susanne Bredehöft) and the inheritance intrigues by his evil brother Martin von Mühlenbeck (Helge Schneider) creaks with melodramatic devices and self-conscious dialogues. Rather than being a mere spoof, "Mother's Mask" is perhaps Schlingensief's purest black comedy.
Who’s in it. Mutters Maske stars Brigitte Kausch as Mutter, Karl Friedrich Mews as Willy von Mühlenbeck, Helge Schneider as Martin von Mühlenbeck and Susanne Bredehöft as Els, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Mutters Maske has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mutters Maske page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mutters Maske tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Mutters Maske (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mutters Maske change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mutters Maske worth watching?
- Mutters Maske holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mutters Maske?
- Mutters Maske stars Brigitte Kausch, Karl Friedrich Mews, Helge Schneider, Susanne Bredehöft and Anna Fechter.
- When was Mutters Maske released?
- Mutters Maske was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.