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Subkultur USA

Supermarkt

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This Partner Label release is distributed through Vinegar Syndrome's sister company OCN Distribution. Vinegar Syndrome had no part in, nor are responsible for, the restoration, extras, quality control or any content(s) of this release. We hope you enjoy our growing roster of Partner Labels and the expertise and curation brought to each release by their dedicated staff!

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This special limited edition spot gloss slipcover (designed by Steak Mtn) is limited to 2,000 units and is only available on our website and at select indie retailers. Absolutely no major retailers will be stocking them. One pressing only! We will not be repressing this release as a standard edition.

Subkultur is a German based home video company devoted to restoring and re-releasing genre cinema in the best possible editions, running the gamut from grindhouse classics like SWITCHBLADE SISTERS to more contemporary genre oddities like SILENT TRIGGER and impressive restoration jobs like BLOODY FRIDAY. Vinegar Syndrome’s sister company, OCN Distribution, will exclusively handle U.S. distribution, on select releases, for Subkultur, bringing their unique taste for genre curation and penchant for quality restoration work to American audiences. We are thrilled to be representing Subkultur's line of US home video releases!

In order to survive on the rough streets of Hamburg, 18-year-old Willi gets by with small-time racketeering. After an arrest, the authorities decide to send him to a reformatory, but he escapes from police custody and falls into the clutches of a pimp who sends him to the gay sex trade. At the same time, Willi meets a journalist, who draws him into hopeless re-socialization projects, primarily to improve his own life. When Willi falls in love with a girl who seems to be even worse off than he is, he sets his mind on freeing her from her dreariness and running away with her. But the accumulated problems are so great that his past catches up with him in a dramatic way...

directed by: Roland Klick
starring: Charly Wierzejewski, Eva Mattes, Michael Degen, Walter Kohut Michael Rehberg
1974 / 84 min / 1.66:1 / German, English, Italian DTS-HD MA 1.0

Additional info:

  • Region Free 4K UHD/Blu-ray set
  • German trailer
  • English trailer
  • Gallery
  • Audio commentary by Roland Klick
  • Archival interview with Jost Vacano & Roland Klick
  • Archival interview with Roland Klick
  • New interview with Jost Vacano
  • New interview Charly Wierzejewski 
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English & German subtitles

Supermarkt - English Trailer from Subkultur on Vimeo.

Overall rating: 4.622951 / 5 from 122 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Supermarkt, a limited edition 4K UHD/Blu-ray set from Subkultur, offers outstanding picture quality and a flawless restoration. While opinions vary on the story and drama, many customers appreciate the film's gritty intensity and its status as one of the best euro crime films. The release is highly praised for its excellent transfer and overall quality, making it a must-have for fans of genre cinema.

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  • limited edition: 6%
  • picture quality: 6%
  • discovery satisfaction: 5%
  • Subkultur release: 17%
  • transfer quality: 12%

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Review highlights

  • "Gritty 70's New German pop-Cinema gem gets a deluxe 4K release, beautiful transfer and a really solid slate of extras." — Jeff G.
  • "Brilliant film, stunning transfer." — Barb M.
  • "Nice film and an awesome release!" — Patrick J.

Reviews

Supermarkt

"Fantastic presentation of this very obscure film!"

— Dan M. (5/5)

Subkultur win

"Beautiful transfer and overall presentation. This is an insanely fun 84 mins, a bleak dramatic violent thriller that is well worth your attention. The slipcase art is incredible too."

— Ben C. (5/5)

Supermarkt

"Excellent packaging and beautiful transfer!"

— Hunter R. (5/5)

Gritty

"Very cool"

— Dave C. (4/5)

One I’m glad I took

"One I’m glad I took a chance on. The synopsis hooked me so trust that. And the transfer and quality is wonderful too."

— Keith M. (5/5)

German New Wave

"Supermarkt, directed by Roland Klick, is a gritty, stylish portrait of urban drift and youthful aimlessness in 1970s Hamburg. The film follows a small‑time delinquent trying to navigate a world that offers him little more than dead ends, and Klick captures that struggle with a mix of documentary realism and sharp, expressive visual flair. What makes Supermarkt stand out is its mood: neon‑washed nights, cramped apartments, and a sense of restless energy that feels both raw and poetic. The lead performance by Charly Wierczejewski gives the film a wounded, unpredictable center, and Klick’s direction balances tough social observation with moments of surprising tenderness. It’s a striking piece of German New Wave cinema—lean, atmospheric, and quietly devastating in its depiction of a young man slipping through society’s cracks."

— Tarek E. (3/5)

Had to own

"Great slip art and great interviews in the extras"

— Brett S. (5/5)

A gritty german movie that

"A gritty german movie that deserves to be back out there. Subkultur USA does great work, i just wish they would release more stuff. A great watch, check it out."

— Brian k. (5/5)

Supermarkt

"Excellent gritty crime drama"

— James T. (5/5)

A Gritty Urban Discovery, Beautifully Preserved

"Supermarkt feels like a true discovery — a raw, street-level snapshot of 1970s Germany that hits with immediacy and attitude. It plays like a time capsule of youth culture and urban unrest, powered by restless energy and a documentary-like edge. If you enjoy uncovering overlooked European crime films, this one lands hard and stays with you. The restoration is handled with real sensitivity. Vinegar Syndrome cleans up the image while respecting the film’s rough texture and natural grain, letting the cityscapes and interiors retain their lived-in grit. Colors are stable, contrast is improved, and the film’s mood comes through stronger without feeling sanitized. The transfer is a clear upgrade over prior releases. Detail is sharper, motion is smooth, and the overall presentation finally matches the film’s intensity. It’s the kind of transfer that makes you feel like you’re seeing the movie properly for the first time. For collectors who love deep-cut European cinema, Supermarkt is an essential pickup — a compelling discovery, a careful restoration, and a strong transfer that bring this underrated crime drama back to life."

— Tim L. (5/5)

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