
Ich
Synopsis
Rainer von Hessen and Niki de Saint Phalle met after he saw a photo of HON, the 1966 installation for Moderna Museet Stockholm, in a German magazine. Their collaboration began when Saint Phalle first designed the costumes and sets to Aristhophanes’s LYSISTRATA, directed by Hessen (then known under the stage name Diez). Thereafter, Hessen co-authored and directed her play ICH, which was performed at the Staatstheater Kassel in 1968.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Christine Mainka
Ich 1
Nancy Illig
Ich 2
Frieder W. Anders
Die vier Brüder #1
Mathias Gnädinger
Die vier Brüder #2
Wolfgang Hepp
Die vier Brüder #3
Wolf Martienzen
Die vier Brüder #4
Sonja Donalies
Carla Gyl
Rosemarie Schorn
Christiane Vauk
Renate Voss
Lisa Ziska
Ralf Bregazzi
Fried Gärtner
Karl-Friedrich Gerster
Peter Harting
Gottfried Herbe
Julius Kandels
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rainer von Diez
- Screenplay & Story
- Rainer von Diez, Niki de Saint Phalle
- Original Title
- Ich
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- HR, Hessisches Staatstheater Kassel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rainer von Diez
Rainer von Diez, Niki de Saint Phalle
Danielo Devaux
Edda Bähring
Peter van Buren
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer von Diez
Writer
Niki de Saint Phalle
Writer
Niki de Saint Phalle
Production Design
Rainer von Diez
Director
Peter van Buren
Producer
Danielo Devaux
Director of Photography
Edda Bähring
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ich.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ich
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ich about?
Rainer von Hessen and Niki de Saint Phalle met after he saw a photo of HON, the 1966 installation for Moderna Museet Stockholm, in a German magazine. Their collaboration began when Saint Phalle first designed the costumes and sets to Aristhophanes’s LYSISTRATA, directed by Hessen (then known under the stage name Diez). Thereafter, Hessen co-authored and directed her play ICH, which was performed at the Staatstheater Kassel in 1968.
Who directed Ich?
Ich was directed by Rainer von Diez.
Who stars in Ich?
The principal cast of Ich includes Christine Mainka, Nancy Illig, Frieder W. Anders, Mathias Gnädinger, Wolfgang Hepp.
When was Ich released and how long is it?
Ich was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 45m.
