Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978)

Madame X – An Absolute Ruler (1978) poster

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
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Ulrike Ottinger
Editing: Dörte Völz-Mammarella
Country: Germany
Language: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Pусский
Original Language: de

Keywords

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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.