Berlin Fever
Berlinfieber – Wolf Vostell
Synopsis
In 1973, Wolf Vostell, an artist associated with Fluxus, made a happening in which participants were required to perform a series of ritual, obsessive actions, such as “go to the trunk of your vehicle, there open and close the trunk 750 times and 375 times put a white plate in it and take it out 375 times.” Described by Ottinger as a documentation of what Vostell called “dé-coll/age-happening”, the film is an illustration of her creative method, a surrealist act, a separate work of art, and a strange object. She would later describe her method as “fragments of reality assembled in an unusual manner”.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Title
- Berlinfieber – Wolf Vostell
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger
Department Leadership Roster
Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Berlin Fever
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Berlin Fever about?
In 1973, Wolf Vostell, an artist associated with Fluxus, made a happening in which participants were required to perform a series of ritual, obsessive actions, such as “go to the trunk of your vehicle, there open and close the trunk 750 times and 375 times put a white plate in it and take it out 375 times.” Described by Ottinger as a documentation of what Vostell called “dé-coll/age-happening”, the film is an illustration of her creative method, a surrealist act, a separate work of art, and a strange object. She would later describe her method as “fragments of reality assembled in an unusual manner”.
Who directed Berlin Fever?
Berlin Fever was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in Berlin Fever?
The principal cast of Berlin Fever includes Wolf Vostell.
When was Berlin Fever released and how long is it?
Berlin Fever was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 12m.