STUDIOCANAL has announced that
IN A YEAR OF 13 MOONS
, written and directedby theground-breaking
German director, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, will be
available to own on DVD and Blu-Ray
for the very first time in the UK
from March 24.
Made in response to the suicide of Rainer Werner Fassbinder’s lover Armin
Meier, IN A YEAR OF 13 MOONS is a story of unrequited love,
a tortured past and a heart-wrenching search for acceptance. The film
features one of cinema’s first transgender heroines, movingly portrayed by
Volker Spengler (Satan’s Brew, Chinese Roulette) in a
challenging role that critics have faulted due to Fassbinder’s harsh and
uncompromising approach to the character. Joining Spengler in the cast are
frequent collaborators Gottfried John(GoldenEye, The
Marriage of Maria Braun) and, one-time wife of Fassbinder,
Ingrid Caven
(Suspiria, The Merchant of Four Seasons).
IN A YEAR OF 13 MOONStraces the final days in the life of
Elvira (Spengler), a transgender woman spurned by her former lover, as she
reaches out desperately for understanding. Fassbinder crafts both a searing
statement on the universal need for love and an elegant exploration of grief
in what is arguably his most personal film.
Complete with brand new extras material,
Extras material
NEW Fassbinder in Focus: A Conversation between Juliet Jacques and Alex Davidson
Love And Despair: Werner Schroeter On Fassbinder's In a Year of 13 Moons
The Roots Of the Wounds: Juliane Lorenz On Fassbinder's In a Year of 13 Moons
Introduction by Richard Linklater
Original German Trailer
Rainer Werner Fassbinder (1945–1982) was a radical German
filmmaker and one of the key figures of the New German Cinema movement.
Known for his bold, provocative style, Fassbinder made more than 40 films in
just over a decade, exploring themes of power, love, and societal
oppression. His works often critiqued German post-war society, with films
like The Marriage of Maria Braun (1979) and
Ali: Fear Eats the Soul
(1974) earning international acclaim. Fassbinder’s films are characterized
by intense emotional drama, striking visuals, and complex characters. His
ability to blend genre with social commentary made him a master of the
medium. Despite his short life—he died at 37—Fassbinder’s influence on world
cinema remains profound, shaping not only German film but also global
filmmaking traditions.
Cert 18 / Run time: 124 mins
In A Year Of 13 Moons (1978)
Director: Rainer Werner FassbinderCast: Volker Spengler, Ingrid Caven, Gottfried John
UK Release: DVD and Blu-Ray 24th March 2025
