Veronika Voss

Synopsis

In Munich 1955, German film star Veronika Voss becomes a drug addict at the mercy of corrupt Dr. Marianne Katz, who keeps her supplied with morphine. After meeting sports writer Robert Krohn, Veronika begins to dream of a return to stardom. As the couple's relationship escalates in intensity, Veronika begins seriously planning her return to the screen -- only to realize how debilitated she has become through her drug habit.

Director

Rainer Werner Fassbinder

Written by

Pea Fröhlich

Music

Peer Raben

Studio

Laura Film

Released

13 May 1982

Genres

Drama