Blutsauger

"A Marxist Vampire Comedy"

May 12 2022 N/A NA
Comedy

1928: Lyovuschka, a Soviet worker, is cast in the role of Trotsky for Eisenstein‘s latest film, but quickly finds his dreams of an actor‘s life shattered when Trotsky falls into Stalin‘s disfavor. Exiled from his homeland, he poses as a wealthy baron and finds himself stuck in a glamorous seaside resort in Germany awaiting a barge that will take him to Hollywood. A summer romance kicks off when he meets the eccentric factory owner Octavia Flambow-Jansen - it's just too bad there are vampires around.

Plot

A penniless Soviet refugee falls in love with an eccentric young vampiress spending the summer at the seaside with her awkward servant. A Marxist vampire comedy.

Written by

Julian Radlmaier

Directed by

Julian Radlmaier

Production Countries

Germany

Production Companies

Faktura Film, Ludwig Kameraverleih, Maier Bros.

Languages

Deutsch, English

Awards

3 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
623
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA