

Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press
Dorian Gray im Spiegel der Boulevardpresse
Synopsis
The final installment in Ulrike Ottinger’s Berlin Trilogy (following TICKET OF NO RETURN and FREAK ORLANDO) casts Delphine Seyrig as the nefarious Fritz Lang supervillain Dr. Mabuse, here the head of a powerful media empire that seeks to create headlines by manufacturing (and then publicly destroying) its own celebrity: the wealthy, handsome playboy Dorian Gray.
Top Cast
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Dorian Gray / Don Luis de la Cerda
Delphine Seyrig
Dr. Mabuse / Grand Inquisitor of Seville
Tabea Blumenschein
Andamana
Toyo Tanaka
Chinese Servant Hollywood / Narrator
Irm Hermann
Passat / Norn
Magdalena Montezuma
Golem / Norn
Barbara Valentin
Susy / Norn
Luc Alexander
Horst Benrath
Jonatan Briel
Dr. Spiegelwelt
Roderick Castillo
Robbie Darsano
Victor Dzidzonou
Fritz Ewert
Don Grant
Gary Indiana
Hanno Jochimsen
Marianne Langfeldt
Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Score
- Peer Raben, Patricia Jünger
- Original Title
- Dorian Gray im Spiegel der Boulevardpresse
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ulrike Oettinger Filmproduktion, Sender Freies Berlin
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Peer Raben, Patricia Jünger
Ulrike Ottinger
Eva Schlensag
Hans Kwiet, Ulrike Ottinger, Joachim von Mengershausen, Renée Gundelach
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
Writer
Hans Kwiet
Producer
Ulrike Ottinger
Producer
Joachim von Mengershausen
Producer
Ulrike Ottinger
Director of Photography
Gisela Storch
Costume Design
Eva Schlensag
Editor
Peer Raben
Original Music Composer
Patricia Jünger
Original Music Composer
Ulrike Ottinger
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press about?
The final installment in Ulrike Ottinger’s Berlin Trilogy (following TICKET OF NO RETURN and FREAK ORLANDO) casts Delphine Seyrig as the nefarious Fritz Lang supervillain Dr. Mabuse, here the head of a powerful media empire that seeks to create headlines by manufacturing (and then publicly destroying) its own celebrity: the wealthy, handsome playboy Dorian Gray.
Who directed Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press?
Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press?
The principal cast of Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press includes Veruschka von Lehndorff, Delphine Seyrig, Tabea Blumenschein, Toyo Tanaka, Irm Hermann.
When was Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press released and how long is it?
Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press was composed by Peer Raben, Patricia Jünger.




















