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Der Streit um des Esels Schatten
1990 ยท 1 hr 15 mins
The philosopher Democritus has a toothache, so a dentist from ancient Abdera sets off for his house. En route, he gets into a fight with a donkey driver. This conflict eventually causes all of Abdera to go crazy. Just when the city is seconds away from having a civil war, Democritus' apprentice shows up to ease the city's tensions with a gift.
Director: Walter Beck
Cast: Eugen Albert, Brigitte Beier, Gerit Kling, Leon Niemczyk, Uwe Steimle