Madame X – An Absolute Ruler
Madame X – Eine absolute Herrscherin
Synopsis
The notorious pirate ruler Madame X places a print ad, calling on women to escape their boring lives and promising "gold, love and adventure" to all who come aboard her ship, the Orlando. A motley crew including a housewife, diva and artist (played by Yvonne Rainer) embark on a quest for self-transformation, which quickly heads towards destruction as they are subjected to Madame X's sadistic, erotic escapades.
Top Cast
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Tabea Blumenschein
Madame X
Roswitha Janz
Noa-Noa
Monika von Cube
Karla Freud-Goldmund
Irena von Lichtenstein
Blow-up
Yvonne Rainer
Josephine de Collage
Hella Utesch
Hoi Sin
Lutze
Betty Brillo
Ulrike Ottinger
Orlando
Claudia Skoda
Flora Tannenbaum
Mackay Taylor
Belcampo
Jean Matelot
Moorenhut
Frank Ripploh
Besatzung der Luxusjacht
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Title
- Madame X – Eine absolute Herrscherin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian, Russian
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
Writer
Tabea Blumenschein
Director
Tabea Blumenschein
Costume Design
Claudia Skoda
Costume Design
Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Editor
Ulrike Ottinger
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Madame X – An Absolute Ruler about?
The notorious pirate ruler Madame X places a print ad, calling on women to escape their boring lives and promising "gold, love and adventure" to all who come aboard her ship, the Orlando. A motley crew including a housewife, diva and artist (played by Yvonne Rainer) embark on a quest for self-transformation, which quickly heads towards destruction as they are subjected to Madame X's sadistic, erotic escapades.
Who directed Madame X – An Absolute Ruler?
Madame X – An Absolute Ruler was directed by Ulrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein.
Who stars in Madame X – An Absolute Ruler?
The principal cast of Madame X – An Absolute Ruler includes Tabea Blumenschein, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube, Irena von Lichtenstein, Yvonne Rainer.
When was Madame X – An Absolute Ruler released and how long is it?
Madame X – An Absolute Ruler was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.