The Cave of Hercules
Herakles Höhle
Synopsis
Despite seeing his film project HERCULES rejected by DEFA Studios in 1983-84, Dammbeck remained fascinated by the Hercules story. He started experimenting with different media combinations, using overpainting, photography, film clips, collage, painting, and movement. These experiments resulted in groundbreaking multimedia collaborations, as well as the film THE CAVE OF HERCULES, in which Dammbeck explores a series of questions inspired by this classical figure. Who was the legendary hero Hercules? Is there a new Hercules today? How are heroes created in a totalitarian society? What are the virtues of heroes? This multi-layered experimental film combines projections of collected film clips, quotations from “The Willful Child” by the Brothers Grimm, and “Hercules 2 or the Hydra” by Heiner Müller, as well as dance scenes with Eva Schmale that were performed – at Kampnagel in Hamburg – specifically for the film.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Screenplay & Story
- Lutz Dammbeck
- Original Score
- J.U. Lensing
- Original Title
- Herakles Höhle
- Country of Origin
- Germany, East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lutz Dammbeck
Lutz Dammbeck
J.U. Lensing
Margot Neubert-Marić
Department Leadership Roster
Margot Neubert-Marić
Editor
Lutz Dammbeck
Writer
Lutz Dammbeck
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cave of Hercules.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cave of Hercules
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Cave of Hercules about?
Despite seeing his film project HERCULES rejected by DEFA Studios in 1983-84, Dammbeck remained fascinated by the Hercules story. He started experimenting with different media combinations, using overpainting, photography, film clips, collage, painting, and movement. These experiments resulted in groundbreaking multimedia collaborations, as well as the film THE CAVE OF HERCULES, in which Dammbeck explores a series of questions inspired by this classical figure. Who was the legendary hero Hercules? Is there a new Hercules today? How are heroes created in a totalitarian society? What are the virtues of heroes? This multi-layered experimental film combines projections of collected film clips, quotations from “The Willful Child” by the Brothers Grimm, and “Hercules 2 or the Hydra” by Heiner Müller, as well as dance scenes with Eva Schmale that were performed – at Kampnagel in Hamburg – specifically for the film.
Who directed The Cave of Hercules?
The Cave of Hercules was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
Who stars in The Cave of Hercules?
The principal cast of The Cave of Hercules includes Not specified.
When was The Cave of Hercules released and how long is it?
The Cave of Hercules was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Cave of Hercules?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Cave of Hercules was composed by J.U. Lensing.