A striking international release of Tom Tykwer’s landmark German thriller, starring Franka Potente as Lola, a woman given just 20 minutes to save her boyfriend Manni after he loses 100,000 Deutsche Marks. Told through three alternate versions of the same frantic race across Berlin, the film’s looping structure, rapid-fire editing, and relentless pacing made it one of the most visually and narratively influential films of the late 1990s.
The film’s pulse is driven by its now-iconic techno soundtrack, composed by Tom Tykwer alongside Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil, which works in perfect sync with the split-second editing and branching narrative structure. Its blend of live action, animation inserts, freeze frames, and cause-and-effect storytelling helped define the film’s experimental energy, while Franka Potente’s unmistakable red-haired performance turned Lola into one of the most recognizable cult film characters of the era.
Please Note: While PAL VHS tapes are usually unplayable on most North American NTSC VCRs, this copy has been tested and does play with clear audio and a stable picture on NTSC machines. A PAL-compatible player is still ideal for the most accurate playback, but for collectors who are less concerned with perfect signal fidelity, this tape remains fully watchable on a standard North American VCR.
The cassette has a small crack visible on the right side window. There is also noticeable sun-fading on the spine section of the clamshell sleeve. These factors have been considered when pricing the item.
Tape play confirmed, no mold. Please refer to photos for condition of the item.
A striking international release of Tom Tykwer’s landmark German thriller, starring Franka Potente as Lola, a woman given just 20 minutes to save her boyfriend Manni after he loses 100,000 Deutsche Marks. Told through three alternate versions of the same frantic race across Berlin, the film’s looping structure, rapid-fire editing, and relentless pacing made it one of the most visually and narratively influential films of the late 1990s.
The film’s pulse is driven by its now-iconic techno soundtrack, composed by Tom Tykwer alongside Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil, which works in perfect sync with the split-second editing and branching narrative structure. Its blend of live action, animation inserts, freeze frames, and cause-and-effect storytelling helped define the film’s experimental energy, while Franka Potente’s unmistakable red-haired performance turned Lola into one of the most recognizable cult film characters of the era.
Please Note: While PAL VHS tapes are usually unplayable on most North American NTSC VCRs, this copy has been tested and does play with clear audio and a stable picture on NTSC machines. A PAL-compatible player is still ideal for the most accurate playback, but for collectors who are less concerned with perfect signal fidelity, this tape remains fully watchable on a standard North American VCR.
The cassette has a small crack visible on the right side window. There is also noticeable sun-fading on the spine section of the clamshell sleeve. These factors have been considered when pricing the item.
Tape play confirmed, no mold. Please refer to photos for condition of the item.
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