Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti
1960, German. Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti.
This first film adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s play about class distinctions was made in 1955 in the Vienna Rosenhügel studios, but it was only premiered five years later. Curt Bois plays the rich capitalist Puntila who only becomes somewhat agreeable when he is drunk (which he is most of the time in this film). In his inebriated state, Puntila not only gets amorously involved with three different ladies but also suggests that his daughter Eva marries his chauffeur Matti. The chauffeur, however, doesn’t really agree…
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- German
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- Released
- 21 October 1960
- Original title
- Herr Puntila und sein Knecht Matti
- Country
- Germany, Austria
- Written by
- Alberto Cavalcanti, Hella Wuolijoki
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What Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti is based on
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti is based on Mr Puntila and his Man Matti (1950) by Bertolt Brecht.
1950
Mr Puntila and his Man Matti
By Bertolt Brecht
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Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 October 1960. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti?
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti (1960) was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti and stars Curt Bois, Heinz Engelmann, Maria Emo.
What is Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti based on?
Herr Puntila and His Servant Matti is based on Mr Puntila and his Man Matti (1950) by Bertolt Brecht.