1974 IN GEFAHR UND GRĂ–SSTER NOT BRINGT DER MITTELWEG DEN TOD
Flashes of light and star-cluster storms move at unimaginable speeds. But the fact that nothing can travel faster than light is comforting.
This film is an exploration of the birth of intergalactic battle dogs inspired by the valiant space dog Laika. The finale pays homage to Kluge's friend Edgar Reitz, offering an unexpected masterpiece.
Alexander Ernst Kluge (born 14 February 1932 in Halberstadt) is a German filmmaker, writer, philosopher and lawyer.
Kluge is considered one of the most versatile German intellectuals. He became known in the 1960s and 1970s as one of the most influential representatives of New German Cinema, which he co-founded and further developed in theory and practice. As an author, he made a name for himself primarily with short stories and was a member of the Gruppe 47 circle, as well as writing scientific and philosophical works. In 1987, he founded the production company dctp, with which he succeeded in creating a platform for independent programmes on German private television.