The Point of Least Resistance
The Point of Least Resistance
1981, German. Directed by David Weiss & Peter Fischli.
Yet again, a bear and a rat are out to make a lot of money - this time with art. During a tour of investigation, they find a corpse in a gallery and, hoping it will prove to be a means of access to the worlds of culture, action and finance, they take it along with them. However the desired effect is not forthcoming and they become involved in questions and observations on the subject of art and crime. The rat tries to solve the case himself; to him there is no distinction between artist and detective. After a narrow escape from a murder attempt, the two animals join forces once again and, now sadder and wiser, they resolve to improve - something that appears to be far from easy. But at the depths of despair they discover a system of order in the chaos of the world, which encourages them to venture into the area of philosophy. From here, they proceed into undreamed-of insights and flights of fancy.
- Runtime
- 0h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 1 January 1981
- Original title
- Der geringste Widerstand
- Country
- Switzerland
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The Point of Least Resistance runs 30 minutes (0h 30m).
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The Point of Least Resistance is streaming on OVID in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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If you liked The Point of Least Resistance, try Cigarettes & Coffee, A Corner in Wheat, When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit.
Who directed The Point of Least Resistance?
The Point of Least Resistance (1981) was directed by David Weiss and Peter Fischli and stars Peter Fischli, Alfred Pfeifer, David Weiss.