West Side Story gets a German thrash metal makeover — and nobody sings.
Two youth gangs of the low class generation in the '80s fight in a war. The "Sharks" and "Council" defend their territories with their lives. Violence, hatred and brutality are commonplace soundtracked by thrash metal music. As the conflict grows, it comes to the final battle: a man-versus-man duel for Richy, the leader of the "Sharks".
Direction
Bernd Schadewald's unflinching verité style.
Sound
Thrash metal score that weaponizes noise.
Acting
Non-professional cast brings terrifying authenticity.
Director
Bernd Schadewald
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