American Autobahn

American Autobahn

90 mins | Feb. 7, 1984

A German journalist on the run from mobsters in New York embarks on a road trip across the United States, picking up a female auto mechanic on the run, before his past catches up with him. Shot in 16mm by Egyptian-born director Degas using local crews, a mix of professional and amateur performers, and rural landscapes as a backdrop, this lesser-known No Wave feature comes from a school of New York independent filmmaking inspired by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Wim Wenders.

American Autobahn

90 mins | Feb. 7, 1984

American Autobahn
A German journalist on the run from mobsters in New York embarks on a road trip across the United States, picking up a female auto mechanic on the run, before his past catches up with him. Shot in 16mm by Egyptian-born director Degas using local crews, a mix of professional and amateur performers, and rural landscapes as a backdrop, this lesser-known No Wave feature comes from a school of New York independent filmmaking inspired by Rainer Werner Fassbinder and Wim Wenders.
Producers
Original title American Autobahn
Directors Andre Degas
Writers Ann Petter, Andre Degas

Cast

Jan Janelak

as Mary

Michael von der Goltz

as Otto Kruger

Jim Jarmusch

as Movie Producer