The Mortal Fortune

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

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.

Release Date

January 1, 1989

Status

Released

Original Title

Die toten Fische

Runtime

1h 23min

Budget

Revenue

Language

German, English

Production Companies

Mausebär FilmMedardus Film