Fassbinder's delirious color scheme clashes playfully with a exploration of the meaning of capitalism, as personified by Lola's prostitute character. Corruption abounds, and the film asks whether this is an essential part of a free market and how far one is willing to go to change it.
This review of Lola (1981) was written by David S on 15 Jul 2009.
Lola has generally received very positive reviews.
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