The Flamethrowers
Synopsis
Matthias Müller’s films are always about both the eternal and the volatile qualities of cinema. They exaggerate the unreality and clinical perfection of the Hollywood studio films of the 1950s, quoting its sets and colours (Home Stories, 1990; Pensão Globo, 1997) or even reconstructing them in minute detail (Alpsee, 1994). But, at the same time, these attributes, known in film jargon as the production values, are exposed to decay – a decay which on closer inspection proves to include wilful acts of creation. As his own lab technician, Müller is responsible not only for subsequent wear and tear, but also for the initial developing of his own film material.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Owen O'Toole, Matthias Müller, Maija-Lene Rettig, Schmelzdahin
- Original Title
- The Flamethrowers
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Owen O'Toole, Matthias Müller, Maija-Lene Rettig, Schmelzdahin
Department Leadership Roster
Owen O'Toole
Director
Matthias Müller
Director
Maija-Lene Rettig
Director
Schmelzdahin
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Flamethrowers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flamethrowers
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What is The Flamethrowers about?
Matthias Müller’s films are always about both the eternal and the volatile qualities of cinema. They exaggerate the unreality and clinical perfection of the Hollywood studio films of the 1950s, quoting its sets and colours (Home Stories, 1990; Pensão Globo, 1997) or even reconstructing them in minute detail (Alpsee, 1994). But, at the same time, these attributes, known in film jargon as the production values, are exposed to decay – a decay which on closer inspection proves to include wilful acts of creation. As his own lab technician, Müller is responsible not only for subsequent wear and tear, but also for the initial developing of his own film material.
Who directed The Flamethrowers?
The Flamethrowers was directed by Owen O'Toole, Matthias Müller, Maija-Lene Rettig, Schmelzdahin.
Who stars in The Flamethrowers?
The principal cast of The Flamethrowers includes Not specified.
When was The Flamethrowers released and how long is it?
The Flamethrowers was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 8m.