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Director: Peter Zadek
Cast: Heinrich Giskes, Herbert Grönemeyer, O.E. Hasse, Hannelore Hoger
Former revolutionary Pat and sex worker Meg run a brothel in 1950s Dublin. In addition to five girls and two gay men, the old IRA general Musjö and Mr. Muleady also live in their establishment. One evening, two IRA fighters drag in a prisoner. The hostage is Leslie Williams, a young British soldier who was captured in Northern Ireland and is now to be exchanged for an IRA member...
Critical Reception & Ratings
Die Geisel is a 1977 drama film directed by Peter Zadek that follows former revolutionary Pat and sex worker Meg as they run a brothel in 1950s Dublin. The film received critical attention for its examination of political and social tensions in post-war Ireland, though details about its specific critical and public reception are limited.
Why you might like this:
Fans of director Peter Zadek's unique directorial style will appreciate the gritty, thought-provoking drama of Die Geisel (1977), which features powerful performances from actors like Heinrich Giskes and Herbert Grönemeyer in a nuanced exploration of revolutionary politics and the moral complexities of the Irish Troubles.