What is Young Törless?
Young Törless is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- Release date
- May 20, 1966
- Studios
- Franz Seitz Filmproduktion, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
Young Törless is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Franz Seitz Filmproduktion, Nouvelles Éditions de Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A shy student watches cruelty unfold at a turn-of-the-century boarding school.”
- Groundbreaking entry in New German Cinema
- Adaptation of Robert Musil’s acclaimed novel
- Earned Cannes Critics’ Prize
- Depicts unsettling sadistic behavior
- Pacing may feel deliberate for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate historically significant, thought‑provoking dramas about power and morality.
The film contains intense scenes of bullying and psychological torture, suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of Young Törless?
It takes place in an Austrian boys’ boarding school in the early 1900s.
Who directed Young Törless?
The film was directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
Is Young Törless based on a novel?
Yes, it is adapted from Robert Musil’s acclaimed novel of the same name.
Did the film receive any awards?
It won the International Critics’ Prize at the 1966 Cannes Film Festival.
When was Young Törless released?
The film was released in 1966.