Just a Gigolo

War veteran Paul von Przygodski, aristocratic and formerly wealthy, wanders aimlessly and hopelessly through the seething Berlin of the 1920s. His effect on women eventually propels him back into higher circles, where he plays a fiery, decadent game as a dance partner and companion to Baroness von Semering (Marlene Dietrich in her last role). ‘Our film looks brilliant,’ Bowie wrote to the acting diva he admired. Later, he distanced himself from the work. David Hemmings' (BLOW UP) directorial debut, based on Erich Kästner's social satire Fabian. Since the only 35mm copy of the long version known to us is no longer available for loan, we are showing the digitally restored cinema version.
(Silvia Breuss/Editorial)