Bent or Broken
1975, German. Directed by Hartmut Bitomsky.
A darkly comedic exploration of personal struggle and societal pressure, we follow the story of a middle-aged man named Max, who is trapped in a life of monotony and frustration. After a series of unexpected events, Max finds himself in increasingly absurd and challenging situations, forcing him to confront his own limitations and fears. With sharp humor and a critique of societal expectations, the film delves into the pressures that shape our lives and the lengths we go to in order to break free from them. A poignant yet quirky tale about bending to life's demands or breaking under the weight of it all.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 14 November 1975
- Original title
- Auf Biegen oder Brechen
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Hartmut Bitomsky, Harun Farocki
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Bent or Broken runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Bent or Broken isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 November 1975. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Bent or Broken?
If you liked Bent or Broken, try Eleanor the Great, All Day and a Night, F.I.S.T..
Who directed Bent or Broken?
Bent or Broken (1975) was directed by Hartmut Bitomsky and stars Christine Kaufmann, Lisa Kreuzer, Harry Baer.