Klaus Rohrmoser
- 1984
This story filmed in the style of a docudrama, is about a German pediatrician so intent on helping sick patients die that his enthusiasm goes against human compassion. Dr. Schumann (Hans-Michael Rehberg) starts an official organization chartered to assist patients in committing suicide, if that is their determined wish. Young Pierre (Klaus Rohrmoser) works for Dr. Schumann, and his first assignment is to unplug the life-support system from a patient in intensive care. Pierre has no problem in carrying out his mission, but when another terminally-ill patient changes his mind about euthanasia at the last minute, Dr. Schumann tells Pierre to ignore the man's change of opinion. If this was not upsetting enough, Pierre unfortunately falls in love with a lovely woman and then finds out she is one of Dr. Schumann's patients scheduled for euthanasia. From that point onward, Pierre and the doctor are set on a collision course that cannot be avoided. Given the controversial nature of the subject matter, this film is sure to draw attention -- even though it sadly skims the surface on the ethical and moral questions raised within the storyline. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Klaus Rohrmoser, Hans Michael Rehberg, (more)
- 1984
This melancholy comedy features Chris (Klaus Rohrmoser), a perennial loser trying to imitate Harry Houdini's escape tricks but rarely succeeding -- though he does not give up, and Mischa (Miodrag Andric), a con artist from Yugoslavia supported by his sister Nada (Nirit Sommerfeld) while he dreams up new ways to make money. Nada herself is hoping to marry her starchy Austrian boyfriend, more for personal gain than any other reason. Between the would-be Houdini's foiled tricks and Mischa's one-liners, the comedy never flags. Malambo was a Grand Prix winner at the 1984 Mannheim Film Festival. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Klaus Rohrmoser, Miodrag Andric, (more)
