Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need?

Scarabea – How Much Land Does a Man Need? 1969 Directed by Hans-Jürgen Syberberg Scarabea - Wieviel Erde braucht der Mensch?

A Teutonic lecher on vacation has a wager with some local peasants that he can't make a walking circle from sunrise to sunset to secure some coveted land. The middle-aged businessman embarks on his journey only to be slowed down by the beautiful reporter Scarabea. With thoughts of drunkenness and sex on his warped mind, the man tries to circumnavigate the parcel of property. The story is a retelling of an ancient folk tale told by Tolstoy where the initial victim bets his soul to Satan against the land he desires.

Country Germany

Production Country Germany

Language German

Spoken Languages German , Italian

Gnere Drama

Production Company TMS Film GmbH

Release Date 10 January 1969

114 mins