Lulu
Synopsis
Lulu models for a young painter who tries to seduce her. When her husband enters the room he dies from a heart attack. Lulu marries the painter, who commits suicide when he finds out that she has been having a long standing affair with Dr Schon and whose son gives her a job. Lulu kills Dr Schon and goes to London to live with his son. Eventually, she becomes a prostitute and dies a victim of Jack the Ripper.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walerian Borowczyk
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Giulio Majano, Géza von Radványi
- Original Score
- Giancarlo Chiaramello
- Original Title
- Lulu
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Capital Film, Medusa Distribuzione, TV13, Whodunit Productions, Elephant Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walerian Borowczyk
Anton Giulio Majano, Géza von Radványi, Walerian Borowczyk, Frank Wedekind
Giancarlo Chiaramello
Michael Steinke
Khadicha Bariha
Robert Kuperberg, Jean-Pierre Labrande
Department Leadership Roster
Walerian Borowczyk
Director
Walerian Borowczyk
Writer
Khadicha Bariha
Editor
Michael Steinke
Director of Photography
Frank Wedekind
Writer
Anton Giulio Majano
Screenplay
Géza von Radványi
Screenplay
Robert Kuperberg
Producer
Jean-Pierre Labrande
Producer
Walerian Borowczyk
Production Design
Elisabeth Schewe
Costume Design
Giancarlo Chiaramello
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lulu
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What is Lulu about?
Lulu models for a young painter who tries to seduce her. When her husband enters the room he dies from a heart attack. Lulu marries the painter, who commits suicide when he finds out that she has been having a long standing affair with Dr Schon and whose son gives her a job. Lulu kills Dr Schon and goes to London to live with his son. Eventually, she becomes a prostitute and dies a victim of Jack the Ripper.
Who directed Lulu?
Lulu was directed by Walerian Borowczyk.
Who stars in Lulu?
The principal cast of Lulu includes Anne Bennent, Michele Placido, Jean-Jacques Delbo, Hans-Jürgen Schatz, Bruno Hübner.
When was Lulu released and how long is it?
Lulu was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Lulu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lulu was composed by Giancarlo Chiaramello.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lulu?
Lulu holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).