The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Das Aktionstheater Des Hermann Nitsch Zwischen Herkunft Und Zukunft
Synopsis
A retrospective on Hermann Nitsch, Actionist and painter, composer and stage designer. He is one of the most renowned Austrian artists of today and nevertheless still divides the art world as before. Nitsch belongs beside Günter Brus, Otto Mühl and Rudolf Schwawrzkogler to the most important main actors of Vienese Actionism. At the beginning of the sixties he carried out his first 'Actions' in Vienna, which involved several trials and three terms of imprisonment. His main work, the "Orgy Mystery Theatre", inspired by Greek mythology, as well as by Antonin Artaud or Sigmund Freud, has been introducing, building up and carrying on all art forms since this time. The documentary includes a 4-hour overview of his Actions from 1962-2003, as well as an interview from 2005.
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- Director
- Hermann Nitsch
- Original Title
- Das Aktionstheater Des Hermann Nitsch Zwischen Herkunft Und Zukunft
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4h 31m
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Hermann Nitsch
Joachim Schäfer
Joachim Schäfer
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Hermann Nitsch
Director
Joachim Schäfer
Editor
Joachim Schäfer
Producer
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What is The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present about?
A retrospective on Hermann Nitsch, Actionist and painter, composer and stage designer. He is one of the most renowned Austrian artists of today and nevertheless still divides the art world as before. Nitsch belongs beside Günter Brus, Otto Mühl and Rudolf Schwawrzkogler to the most important main actors of Vienese Actionism. At the beginning of the sixties he carried out his first 'Actions' in Vienna, which involved several trials and three terms of imprisonment. His main work, the "Orgy Mystery Theatre", inspired by Greek mythology, as well as by Antonin Artaud or Sigmund Freud, has been introducing, building up and carrying on all art forms since this time. The documentary includes a 4-hour overview of his Actions from 1962-2003, as well as an interview from 2005.
Who directed The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present?
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present was directed by Hermann Nitsch.
Who stars in The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present?
The principal cast of The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present includes Hermann Nitsch.
When was The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present released and how long is it?
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 4h 31m.