# Stroszek (1977)

> A former prisoner, a desperate prostitute, and an eccentric neighbor pursue a new life in Wisconsin, only to encounter the absurd cruelty of poverty and failed belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6657

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Werner Herzog
- Cast: Bruno S., Eva Mattes, Clemens Scheitz, Wilhelm von Homburg, Burkhard Driest, Clayton Szalpinski, Ely Rodriguez, Alfred Edel
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075276/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: melancholic, bleak, tragicomic, arthouse cinema night, serious film discussion

## Synopsis

A haunting tale of hope and despair as two lost souls seek a fresh start in a harsh new land.

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