Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978)
The notorious pirate ruler Madame X places a print ad, calling on women to escape their boring lives and promising "gold, love and adventure" to all who come aboard her ship, the Orlando. A motley crew including a housewife, diva and artist (played by Yvonne Rainer) embark on a quest for self-transformation, which quickly heads towards destruction as they are subjected to Madame X's sadistic, erotic escapades.
Director: Ulrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 141 min
Release Date: March 3, 1978
Cast
- Tabea Blumenschein - Madame X
- Roswitha Janz - Noa-Noa
- Monika von Cube - Karla Freud-Goldmund
- Irena von Lichtenstein - Blow-up
- Yvonne Rainer - Josephine de Collage
- Hella Utesch - Hoi Sin
- Lutze - Betty Brillo
- Ulrike Ottinger - Orlando
- Claudia Skoda - Flora Tannenbaum
- Mackay Taylor - Belcampo
Screenplay
Cinematography: Ulrike Ottinger
Editing: Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Pусский
Original Language: de
Keywords
woman director
More Films by Director: Ulrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Madame X – An Absolute Ruler about?
- The notorious pirate ruler Madame X places a print ad, calling on women to escape their boring lives and promising "gold, love and adventure" to all who come aboard her ship, the Orlando. A motley crew including a housewife, diva and artist (played by Yvonne Rainer) embark on a quest for self-transformation, which quickly heads towards destruction as they are subjected to Madame X's sadistic, erotic escapades.
- Who directed Madame X – An Absolute Ruler?
- Madame X – An Absolute Ruler was directed by Ulrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein.
- Who stars in Madame X – An Absolute Ruler?
- Madame X – An Absolute Ruler stars Tabea Blumenschein, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube, Irena von Lichtenstein, Yvonne Rainer, Hella Utesch.
- How long is Madame X – An Absolute Ruler?
- Madame X – An Absolute Ruler has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
- What genre is Madame X – An Absolute Ruler?
- Madame X – An Absolute Ruler is a Fantasy film.
- Where was Madame X – An Absolute Ruler produced?
- Madame X – An Absolute Ruler was produced in Germany.