Lola (1981)
Lola is a 1981 German-language drama movie directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, with a running time of 1h 53m. It stars Barbara Sukowa, Armin Mueller-Stahl and Mario Adorf.
Germany in the autumn of 1957: Lola, a seductive cabaret singer-prostitute exults in her power as a temptress of men, but she wants out, she wants money, property, and love. Pitting a corrupt building contractor against the new straight-arrow building commissioner, Lola launches an outrageous plan to elevate herself in a world where everything, and everyone, is for sale. Shot in childlike candy colors, Fassbinder’s homage to Josef von Sternberg’s classic The Blue Angel stands as a satiric tribute to capitalism.
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What is Lola about?
Germany in the autumn of 1957: Lola, a seductive cabaret singer-prostitute exults in her power as a temptress of men, but she wants out, she wants money, property, and love. Pitting a corrupt building contractor against the new straight-arrow building commissioner, Lola launches an outrageous plan to elevate herself in a world where everything, and everyone, is for sale. Shot in childlike candy colors, Fassbinder’s homage to Josef von Sternberg’s classic The Blue Angel stands as a satiric tribute to capitalism.
When was Lola released?
Lola was released on 20 August 1981.
How long is Lola?
Lola runs 1h 53m.
Who made Lola?
Lola was directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder.
Where can I watch Lola?
Lola is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Lola
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Barbara Sukowa as Lola
- Armin Mueller-Stahl as von Bohm
- Mario Adorf as Schuckert
- Matthias Fuchs as Esslin
- Helga Feddersen as Fräulein Hettich
- Karin Baal as Lola's Mother
- Ivan Desny as Wittich
- Elisabeth Volkmann as Gigi
- Hark Bohm as Volker
- Karl-Heinz von Hassel as Timmerding
- Rosel Zech as Frau Schuckert
- Sonja Neudorfer as Frau Fink