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Truly Essential Fassbinder Films
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In a Year with 13 MoonsIn a Year with 13 Moons
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In my opinion, this is Fassbinder's masterpiece. A beautiful, dark and funny film.
Effi BriestEffi Briest
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A close second for Fassbinder's best film, remarkable adaptation of a classic German novel.
Gods of the PlagueGods of the Plague
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An early classic, this crime film is his best of the 60s.
KatzelmacherKatzelmacher
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A difficult film, but an important one. Grotesque banality has never been more powerfully portrayed.
The Merchant of Four SeasonsThe Merchant of Four Seasons
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Another early classic, he really opened up his movies with this one.
Beware of a Holy WhoreBeware of a Holy Whore
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Fassbinder's personal favorite of his films, this is a very funny movie about making movies, but not accessible for some.
The Bitter Tears of Petra von KantThe Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant
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Fassbinder's most personal film, a great achievement.
MarthaMartha
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Disturbing, featuring a stunning performance by Margit Carstensen.
Ali - Fear Eats the Soul - Criterion CollectionAli - Fear Eats the Soul - Criterion Collection
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Fassbinder's tribute to his film-maker idol, Douglas Sirk. See this before Far From Heaven.
Fox and His FriendsFox and His Friends
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A moving drama about homosexuality with a powerful message.
Fassbinder's BRD Trilogy (The Marriage of Maria Braun / Veronika Voss / Lola) - Criterion CollectionFassbinder's BRD Trilogy (The Marriage of Maria Braun / Veronika Voss / Lola) - Criterion Collection
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Three true masterpieces, Fassbinder's most glorious and accessible films.
Fassbinder: Plays (PAJ Books)Fassbinder: Plays (PAJ Books) by Rainer Werner Fassbinder
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In place for Fassbinder's unavailable mini-series BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ.