@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
A Matter of Life and Death: History of Hygiene
Hygienic habits are as old as the various human civilizations; but each era establishes its own customs: whether private or public, everywhere and at all times, methods of personal cleanliness have depended on cultural conventions, religious morals, political ideologies and economic interests; because the control of basic hygiene has also been and is one more tool in the infinite exercise of power over the masses.
Quick Stats
6.5
TMDB Rating
2
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52m
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Key Crew
DirectorClaudia Spoden
WriterClaudia Spoden
CinematographyJörg Adams
ComposerRalf Ciering
EditorClaudia Spoden
Production DesignAlexandra Hamann
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ARTEZDFGruppe 5
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Tobias Meister
Self - Narrator (voice)
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Karl-Heinz Leven
Self - Medicine Historian
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Klaus Bergdolt
Self - Medicine Historian
Mathieu Da Vinha
Self - Historian
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Harald Seifert
Self - Microbiologist
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Klaus Vogel
Self - Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Director
