LUXEN
Finding your next obsession
← Back to Movies
LUXEN Movie
Mack the Knife - Brecht's Threepenny Film
2018·2h 10m·★ 7.1
German original
Following the phenomenal success of “The Threepenny Opera”, the film industry wants to win over the celebrated author. But Bertolt Brecht is not prepared to play by their rules. His concept of the “Threepenny Film” is radical, uncompromising, political, and incisive.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A more imaginative choice for viewers who want a story built around a different world, premise, or set of possibilities.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who enjoy ideas, world-building, or stories that move beyond everyday reality.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 10m
Use the runtime as a quick check against how much time you have tonight.
Start here
Read the synopsis.
Read the synopsis, then use the drama and comedy cues to decide whether the tone fits.
Cast
Who's in it
Tap a cast member to discover more of their work.