Idiots' Battle
Die Schlacht der Idioten
Synopsis
This black and white silent film with music by Helge Schneider, starring Udo Kier as a vampire and Alfred Edel as an Indian chief was commissioned by the Filmmuseum Düsseldorf to inaugurate their cinema organ. The look and feel of the film stems from the silent film era, but the camp style and over use of clichéd characters bears the trade mark of Schlingensief all over. “I love all things kitsch, like opera, and I feel inspired by music. I was interested in silent film but not a great deal”, said the director.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christoph Schlingensief
- Screenplay & Story
- Christoph Schlingensief
- Original Score
- Helge Schneider
- Original Title
- Die Schlacht der Idioten
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Filminstitut Düsseldorf
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christoph Schlingensief
Christoph Schlingensief
Helge Schneider
Christoph Schlingensief, Wolfgang Schulte
Department Leadership Roster
Christoph Schlingensief
Director
Eckhard W. Kuchenbecker
Production Design
Anna Fechter
Costume Design
Christoph Schlingensief
Producer
Wolfgang Schulte
Producer
Christoph Schlingensief
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Idiots' Battle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Idiots' Battle about?
This black and white silent film with music by Helge Schneider, starring Udo Kier as a vampire and Alfred Edel as an Indian chief was commissioned by the Filmmuseum Düsseldorf to inaugurate their cinema organ. The look and feel of the film stems from the silent film era, but the camp style and over use of clichéd characters bears the trade mark of Schlingensief all over. “I love all things kitsch, like opera, and I feel inspired by music. I was interested in silent film but not a great deal”, said the director.
Who directed Idiots' Battle?
Idiots' Battle was directed by Christoph Schlingensief.
Who stars in Idiots' Battle?
The principal cast of Idiots' Battle includes Udo Kier, Alfred Edel, Anastasia Kudelka.
When was Idiots' Battle released and how long is it?
Idiots' Battle was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Idiots' Battle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Idiots' Battle was composed by Helge Schneider.