Blutige Erdbeeren (The Strawberry Statement) DVD

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Product Features

• Title: Blutige Erdbeeren (The Strawberry Statement)
• Cast: Bruce Davison, Kim Darby, James Coco
• Director: Stuart Hagmann
• Format: DVD
• Audio: German (Mono), Dolby Digital
• Running Time: 105 minutes
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3 (1.33:1)
• Language: German
• Subtitles: German (for the hearing impaired)
• Region: PAL
• Color: Metrocolor
• Release Year: 1970

Overview

Blutige Erdbeeren, originally titled The Strawberry Statement, is a 1970 film that delves into the turbulent student protests of the 1960s. Starring Bruce Davison and Kim Darby, the film captures the youth activism that defined the decade, weaving a story of political awakening, rebellion, and romance. Simon, played by Bruce Davison, is a politically apathetic college student who is drawn into the protest movement by Linda (Kim Darby), an activist inspired by Che Guevara. As Simon becomes increasingly involved in the campus unrest, he grapples with his own beliefs about justice and society.

The film is notable for its evocative soundtrack, which became a cultural touchstone of the era, featuring music that resonated with the revolutionary spirit of the times. Blutige Erdbeeren won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1970, further cementing its status as an influential film of the student movement.

Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the book The Strawberry Statement by James Simon Kunen, which chronicles the student protests at Columbia University in the late 1960s.
• Blutige Erdbeeren won the Jury Prize at the 1970 Cannes Film Festival, highlighting its critical acclaim and significance during the politically charged era of the 1960s.
• The movie is known for its iconic soundtrack, featuring music from the era’s most prominent artists, which helped make it a cultural documentary of the time.
• Director Stuart Hagmann used experimental cinematic techniques to capture the raw energy and emotion of the student movement, blending narrative and documentary styles.
• The film’s German title, Blutige Erdbeeren, translates to Bloody Strawberries, reflecting the intensity and violence associated with the protests depicted in the movie.

Cast

• Bruce Davison as Simon
• Kim Darby as Linda
• James Coco as Krämer

Publisher

• Produced by: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
• Distributed by: Warner Home Video Germany

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