Macumba
Synopsis
Max Taurus, a sort of amateur detective, pursues the traces of general omni-present crime back to a partially demolished house. There, the remaining tenants try to gain pleasure and power from progressive abandonment in order to tear down their own conventionalities.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elfi Mikesch
- Screenplay & Story
- Elfi Mikesch
- Original Score
- Fritz Mikesch, Ursula Weck, Ed Lieber, Christian Geerdes
- Original Title
- Macumba
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elfi Mikesch
Elfi Mikesch
Fritz Mikesch, Ursula Weck, Ed Lieber, Christian Geerdes
Elfi Mikesch
Heide Breitel
Elfi Mikesch, Laurens Straub
Department Leadership Roster
Elfi Mikesch
Director
Elfi Mikesch
Writer
Heide Breitel
Editor
Elfi Mikesch
Producer
Laurens Straub
Producer
Elfi Mikesch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macumba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macumba about?
Max Taurus, a sort of amateur detective, pursues the traces of general omni-present crime back to a partially demolished house. There, the remaining tenants try to gain pleasure and power from progressive abandonment in order to tear down their own conventionalities.
Who directed Macumba?
Macumba was directed by Elfi Mikesch.
Who stars in Macumba?
The principal cast of Macumba includes Magdalena Montezuma, Bernd Broaderup, Heinz Emigholz, Carola Regnier, Fritz Mikesch.
When was Macumba released and how long is it?
Macumba was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Macumba?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macumba was composed by Fritz Mikesch, Ursula Weck, Ed Lieber, Christian Geerdes.