The Castle Ghost

This film (drama)Also known asDas Spukschloß im Spessart，is aWest GermanyProducerwomen sex，At1960Released in year 。The dialogue language isGerman，Current Douban rating7.8(For reference only)。

The West German film "The Castle Ghost" is a political satire. It features a unique artistic expression and style. Not only does the film include lengthy rap segments, but the opening credits listing the director, actors, and crew is also presented in rap form. Furthermore, the arrangement of the plot and the characterization provide a delightful experience. This film was made in the 1950s and, in connection with the political climate of that time, offers a sharp satire of the revival of fascism in West Germany.   The prologue begins with a group of outlaws being captured by the authorities over a hundred years ago. The authorities lock them in the cellar of a hotel, build a wall, and leave them to suffocate. A century later, the hotel is demolished, forcing these ghosts to take refuge in a nearby ancient castle. Since then, they have been appearing and disappearing in the castle, causing quite a ruckus. The castle's owner is a debt-ridden countess. Her creditor is determined to force her to mortgate the castle, but she resolutely refuses.   The creditor's son, under his father's orders, sneaks into the castle to inspect the structure, but unexpectedly falls in love with the countess and immediately sides with her against his father. At this point, the authorities need to use the castle to host a foreign prince. To help the countess out of her predicament, the ghosts steal the prince's jewels and give them to her, which results in her being jailed. The ghosts immediately set out to rescue her, appearing on the streets and in shops of Bonn, stirring up trouble, and even defending her in court, claiming to be ghosts, which elicits uproarious laughter. An American in the audience becomes quite interested in them and offers a large sum of money to hire them as astronauts. The ghosts then give this large sum to the countess and board a rocket heading to the moon.   The film uses this improvised story to satirize the politics, social conditions, and various forms of social ugliness of the time, encouraging the audience to ponder thoughtfully amid laughter!