Mental Cruelty
10.0 (1 votes)• 1962• 93m•Released
Storyline & Plot Summary
On a summer morning, the opening of the trial in the Zurich District Court is scheduled for 8 a.m. The case of Marlene Faber and Nick Merk's divorce is being heard on the grounds of "mental cruelty." The couple is waiting outside the courtroom for their divorce and is reliving their marriage: from the honeymoon to the first quarrels and the end.
Production Details
Languages: German
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Director: Hannes Schmidhauser
Starring Cast: Gitty Djamal, Hannes Schmidhauser, Erwin Strahl, Hans Grimm, Ruth von Hagen, Hedda Ippen
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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown
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CinematicExpert
2 days ago9.5 / 10
Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9
An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.
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DramaEnthusiast
1 week ago8.8 / 10
Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5
Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.