The Complaint of an Empress
Die Klage der Kaiserin
Synopsis
This first film by choreographer Pina Bausch reflects her method of working as developed with the Wuppertal Theatre of Dance during the 1973/74 season. The film does not tell a story, but is made up of various scenes put together as a collage with scenes set in different locations. The futility of human activity and the search for love make up the film's central theme set against the strains of a Silician funeral march. Filmed on location in Wuppertal, Germany, between October 1987 and April 1989.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pina Bausch
- Screenplay & Story
- Pina Bausch
- Original Score
- Mattias Burkert
- Original Title
- Die Klage der Kaiserin
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, La Sept Cinéma, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pina Bausch
Pina Bausch
Mattias Burkert
Detlef Erler, Martin Schäfer
Martine Zévort, Nina von Kreisler, Michael Felber
Herbert Rach
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Rach
Producer
Titus Köhler
Costume Design
Pina Bausch
Writer
Pina Bausch
Director
Martine Zévort
Editor
Nina von Kreisler
Editor
Marion Cito
Costume Design
Michael Felber
Editor
Detlef Erler
Director of Photography
Martin Schäfer
Director of Photography
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What is The Complaint of an Empress about?
This first film by choreographer Pina Bausch reflects her method of working as developed with the Wuppertal Theatre of Dance during the 1973/74 season. The film does not tell a story, but is made up of various scenes put together as a collage with scenes set in different locations. The futility of human activity and the search for love make up the film's central theme set against the strains of a Silician funeral march. Filmed on location in Wuppertal, Germany, between October 1987 and April 1989.
Who directed The Complaint of an Empress?
The Complaint of an Empress was directed by Pina Bausch.
Who stars in The Complaint of an Empress?
The principal cast of The Complaint of an Empress includes Not specified.
When was The Complaint of an Empress released and how long is it?
The Complaint of an Empress was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Complaint of an Empress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Complaint of an Empress was composed by Mattias Burkert.