Death of the Flea Circus Director
Der Tod des Flohzirkusdirektors
Synopsis
With the help of his assistant Anja, Ottocaro Weiss intends to put the plague on stage: circumstances beyond his control and a lack of fresh talent have forced him to close down his flea circus. For Weiss, the plague means the «extinction of everything that makes life miserable and low and freedom along with it. Unbeknownst to him, he has won the support of a patron who is of the exact opposite opinion: for Johannes Wagner, the plague is an organising principle, and, aided by his agent Moosbrugger, he is able to smuggle a new number onto the programme. Whereas Ottocaro Weiss means to represent the plague theatrically, what appears on stage is the scientific reality of the rat-borne infestation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mannheim Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas Koerfer
- Screenplay & Story
- Bertolt Brecht
- Original Title
- Der Tod des Flohzirkusdirektors
- Country of Origin
- France, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas Koerfer
Bertolt Brecht
Renato Berta
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas Koerfer
Director
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
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What is Death of the Flea Circus Director about?
With the help of his assistant Anja, Ottocaro Weiss intends to put the plague on stage: circumstances beyond his control and a lack of fresh talent have forced him to close down his flea circus. For Weiss, the plague means the «extinction of everything that makes life miserable and low and freedom along with it. Unbeknownst to him, he has won the support of a patron who is of the exact opposite opinion: for Johannes Wagner, the plague is an organising principle, and, aided by his agent Moosbrugger, he is able to smuggle a new number onto the programme. Whereas Ottocaro Weiss means to represent the plague theatrically, what appears on stage is the scientific reality of the rat-borne infestation.
Who directed Death of the Flea Circus Director?
Death of the Flea Circus Director was directed by Thomas Koerfer.
Who stars in Death of the Flea Circus Director?
The principal cast of Death of the Flea Circus Director includes François Simon, Paul Gogel, Norbert Schwientek, Janine Weill, Gothard Dietrich.
When was Death of the Flea Circus Director released and how long is it?
Death of the Flea Circus Director was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.