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The Captain from Köpenick
A young shoemaker is arrested for stealing a small amount of money, and is released after being jailed for 15 years. He wants to have a pass to get a job and start anew, but without a job he doesn't get a pass; and without a pass, he doesn't get a job. He gets caught in the net of Prussian bureaucracy, and can't see a solution. Until he enters a small second-hand shop, and sees a Prussian uniform that fits him like a second skin.
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Awards
- 1957 - Oscar - Best Foreign Language Film - nominated
- 1957 - Film Award in Silver - Outstanding Feature Film Promoting Democratic Values (Bester Film, der zur Förderung des demokratischen Gedankens beiträgt) - winner
- 1957 - Film Award in Gold - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Beste darstellerische Leistung - Männliche Hauptrolle) - winner
- 1957 - Film Award in Gold - Best Direction (Beste Regie) - winner
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