The Tin Drum - The Criterion Collection

Oskar is born in Germany in 1924 with an advanced intellect. Repulsed by the hypocrisy of adults and the irresponsibility of society, he refuses to grow older after his third birthday. While the chaotic world around him careers toward the madness and folly of World War II, Oskar pounds incessantly on his beloved tin<br/>drum and perfects his uncannily piercing shrieks. The Tin Drum, which earned the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for best foreign-language film, is a visionary adaptation from VOLKER SCHLÖNDORFF (Young Törless) of Nobel laureate Günter Grass's acclaimed novel, characterized by surreal imagery,<br/>arresting eroticism, and clear-eyed satire.

Special Features

Booklet, Bonus Footage, Interviews: Volker Schlöndorff (director); Timothy Corrigan (film scholar); German audio recording from of Günter Grass (author); Interview excerpts featuring Schlöndorff, Grass, David Bennent and Mario Adorf (actors) and Jean-Claude Carrière (co-writer), Günter Grass reading an excerpt from his novel 'The Tin Drum' with musical accompaniment, illustrated with the corresponding scene from the film, Trailers

Actors: Tina Engel, Angela Winkler, Daniel Olbrychski, Katharina Thalbach, David Bennent, Mario Adorf

Audio Languages: German

Duration: 163 minutes

Number of Discs: 1

Subtitle Languages: English

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