The Film of the Authority
1971, German. Directed by Vlado Kristl.
A group of men, women and Kristl with his camera debate how to resist authority in all its forms. All cinematic professionalism is avoided as Kristl explores how to live and make films politically.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 4 June 1971
- Original title
- Obrigkeitsfilm
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Vlado Kristl
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The Film of the Authority runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
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The Film of the Authority isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 June 1971. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Film of the Authority?
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Who directed The Film of the Authority?
The Film of the Authority (1971) was directed by Vlado Kristl and stars Dagmar Silaff, Dierk Flammer, Jean-Marie Straub.