Masque of Hotel Orient
Synopsis
A melancholic lament about romantic longing and regret, originally written and performed by Tav Falco for his album Shadow Dancer. The piece was shot in Vienna’s famous Hotel Orient, a discreet brothel frequented by Orson Welles and Graham Greene during the filming of Carol Reed’s classic The Third Man. Notable Viennese stage and film actress Ellen Umlauf appears. Underground filmmaker and writer Kenneth Anger also appears as himself, shuffling a tarot deck and presiding over Tav Falco’s strange transformation into the dagger-wielding figure Fantômas.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer Kirberg
- Original Title
- Masque of Hotel Orient
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- FRENZI FILMS Int'l., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer Kirberg
Tav Falco
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer Kirberg
Director
Tav Falco
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Masque of Hotel Orient
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Masque of Hotel Orient about?
A melancholic lament about romantic longing and regret, originally written and performed by Tav Falco for his album Shadow Dancer. The piece was shot in Vienna’s famous Hotel Orient, a discreet brothel frequented by Orson Welles and Graham Greene during the filming of Carol Reed’s classic The Third Man. Notable Viennese stage and film actress Ellen Umlauf appears. Underground filmmaker and writer Kenneth Anger also appears as himself, shuffling a tarot deck and presiding over Tav Falco’s strange transformation into the dagger-wielding figure Fantômas.
Who directed Masque of Hotel Orient?
Masque of Hotel Orient was directed by Rainer Kirberg.
Who stars in Masque of Hotel Orient?
The principal cast of Masque of Hotel Orient includes Not specified.
When was Masque of Hotel Orient released and how long is it?
Masque of Hotel Orient was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 5m.