Hanussen

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He saw the future. And it was war.

Released May 20, 1988

Overview

A man's story parallels Hitler's rise. Austrian Klaus Schneider, wounded in World War I, recovers in the care of Dr. Emil Bettleheim. Bettleheim discovers that Schneider possesses powers of empathy and of clairvoyance, such that could aid suicidal patients. After the war, with one friend as his manager and another as his lover, Schneider changes his name to Eric Jan Hanussen and goes to Berlin, as a hypnotist and clairvoyant performing in halls and theaters. He always speaks the truth, which brings him to the attention of powerful Nazis. He predicts their rise (good propaganda for them) and their violence (not so good). He's in pain and at risk. What is Hanussen's future?

Runtime

2h 20m


Origin Country

Austria


Original Language

Hungarian


Original Title

Hanussen


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Austria
  • Germany
  • Hungary

Spoken Languages

  • Deutsch (German)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)

Production Companies

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    ZDF

    Austria

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    Hungarofilm

    Austria

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    Mafilm

    Austria

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    Mokép

    Austria

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