I would hate for this to be may favorite movie...
Some random person: "What's your favorite movie, guy?"
Me: " Fontane - Effi Briest oder: Viele, die eine Ahnung haben von ihren Möglichkeiten und Bedürfnissen und dennoch das herrschende System in ihrem Kopf akzeptieren durch ihre Taten und es somit festigen und durchaus bestätigen"
Mission: Impossible - 6/10
Raising Arizona - 8/10
It's full translation is
FONTANE EFFI BRIEST ; or Many People Who Are Aware of Their Own Capabilities and Needs Just Acquiesce to the Prevailing System in Their Thoughts and Deeds, Thereby Confirm and Reinforce It.
In the 19th Century, many novels had titles and subtitles so maybe this was part of that. Or likely a Fassbinder gag.
"Ça va by me, madame...Ça va by me!" - The Red Shoes
The funny thing is that this title is no more awkward than the verbal bombardment that takes place during the film itself.
The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that.