Cabaret
"Cabaret" is set in 1930s Berlin, during the Weimar Republic, just before the Nazis came to power. The film centers on a young American singer and dancer, Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli), who performs at the Kit Kat Club, a popular Berlin cabaret.
Sally's life changes when she meets…
"Cabaret" is set in 1930s Berlin, during the Weimar Republic, just before the Nazis came to power. The film centers on a young American singer and dancer, Sally Bowles (Liza Minnelli), who performs at the Kit Kat Club, a popular Berlin cabaret.
Sally's life changes when she meets English writer Brian Roberts (Michael York). Their romance develops as the political and social changes taking place around her darken. Berlin is in the midst of growing political unrest, and the Nazis are gaining influence day by day.
The Kit Kat Club's flamboyant and eccentric hostess, the Emcee (Joel Grey), serves as the film's narrator and symbolic figure. He performs numerous musical numbers that capture the mood of the era and comment on the events.
"Cabaret" depicts Berlin's vibrant cabaret culture while examining the social changes that led to the Nazis' rise to power. The film combines dramatic and musical elements to tell a story of the contradictions between individuals and society, and the tension between love and political threat.
"Cabaret" was a success with both critics and audiences. It won eight Academy Awards, including Best Actress (Liza Minnelli), Best Supporting Actor (Joel Grey) and Best Director (Bob Fosse). The film remains a major musical classic and is known for Liza Minnelli's iconic performance.
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Age rating: 16
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Draama Musiikki Musikaali
Year: 1972
Audio track:
Englanti
Subtitles:
Suomi Ruotsi Tanska Norja
Director:
Bob Fosse
Starring:
Liza MinnelliMichael YorkHelmut Griem
Added to the collection: 10.06.21 • Information edited: 05.12.25