Woyzeck (1979)

This period drama centers on Franz Woyzeck, a soldier overwhelmed by his responsibilities, relationships, and the pressures of society. He has an affair with Marie and takes on odd jobs to earn more money, even participating in strange experiments conducted by a local doctor. The experiments, which involve a diet of only peas, worsen Woyzeck's paranoia. His mental state unravels further when he discovers Marie is having an affair with the town's drum major. As tensions escalate and his perception of reality shifts, Woyzeck is driven to a desperate act of violence. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and mental instability, offering a stark look at how societal expectations and personal choices can have devastating results.