Full awards and nominations of The Enigma of Kaspar Hauser
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Drama
Herzog's film is based upon the true and mysterious story of Kaspar Hauser, a young man who suddenly appeared in Nuremberg in 1828, barely able to speak or walk, and bearing a strange note; he later explained that he had been held captive in a dungeon of some sort for his entire life that he could remember, and only recently was he released, for reasons unknown. His benefactor attempts to integrate him into society, with intriguing results. [+]
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Cannes Film Festival 1975
- nom. Golden Palm: Best Picture
- winner Grand Prix
- winner FIPRESCI
- winner Prize of the Ecumenical Jury
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German Film Awards 1975 - Films 1974
- winner Best Editing (Beate Mainka-Jellinghaus)
- winner Best Set Design (Henning von Gierke)