Freak Orlando
Synopsis
Five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises and deformities throughout.
Top Cast
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Magdalena Montezuma
Orlando, als Pilger, Orlando Zyldopa, Orlando Orlanda, Orlando Capricho, Mr. Orlando, The Entertainer Mrs. Orlando
Delphine Seyrig
Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena
Albert Heins
Herbert Zeus, as Manager of the department store, Priest, Gladiator, Physician-head of Psychiatry, Salesman for Pharmaceuticals
Claudio Pantoja
Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
Hiro Uchiyama
Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses
Galli
Chronistin
Eddie Constantine
Säulenheiliger
Else Nabu
Heilige Wilgeforte
Maria Bucholt
Kleine Menschen
Paul Glauer
Kleine Menschen
Alfred Raupach
Kleine Menschen
Luzig Raupach
Kleine Menschen
Monika Maria Ullemeyer
Kleine Menschen
Dirk Zalm
Kleine Menschen
Luc Alexander
Zwolf Lederboys
Jochen Benner
Zwolf Lederboys
Klaus Dechert
Zwolf Lederboys
Polo Espinoza
Zwolf Lederboys
Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Score
- Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
- Original Title
- Freak Orlando
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Ulrike Oettinger Filmproduktion, Pia Frankenberg Filmproduktion, Hamburg, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
Ulrike Ottinger
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Sibylle Hubatschek-Rahn, Renée Gundelach
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Ottinger
Writer
Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Sibylle Hubatschek-Rahn
Producer
Wilhelm Dieter Siebert
Original Music Composer
Ulrike Ottinger
Production Design
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Editor
Ulrike Ottinger
Director of Photography
Jorge Jara
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Freak Orlando.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freak Orlando
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freak Orlando about?
Five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises and deformities throughout.
Who directed Freak Orlando?
Freak Orlando was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in Freak Orlando?
The principal cast of Freak Orlando includes Magdalena Montezuma, Delphine Seyrig, Albert Heins, Claudio Pantoja, Hiro Uchiyama.
When was Freak Orlando released and how long is it?
Freak Orlando was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Freak Orlando?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Freak Orlando was composed by Wilhelm Dieter Siebert.