The Mortal Fortune

Based on a story by Boris Vian "Les Poissons Morts"

6.71989DramaFantasyMystery

On the basis of the hardy perennial "boss-assistant" relation, "The Mortal Fortune" depicts the passion of worldly existence. The anonymous hero of the story, to which the spectator is introduced, attempts at freeing himself from his enslaved life. He finally has to realize the transience of the creature man and whithdraws from the constraints of worldly existence.

Original titleDie toten Fische

Release1989-01-01

Runtime83 min

StatusReleased

CountriesAustria, France, Germany

Original languageDE

SpokenGerman, English

DirectorMichael Synek

WritersBoris Vian, Michael Synek

ProductionMausebär Film, Medardus Film

Votes3

Popularity1