Anita – Dances of Vice (1988)
In modern-day Berlin (1987), Frau Kutowski goes insane, believing herself to be the (real-life) notorious Anita Berber, a nude art dancer/drug addict/scandalous figure of post-WWI Berlin. (Berber died of tuberculosis in 1928, having achieved significant success and recognition throughout the dance world.) Frau Kutowski is placed in a mental hospital, where in her own mind she acts out Berber's final days, including in her fantasies the hospital's staff and patients, to represent Anita's friends and associates.
Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: February 19, 1988
Cast
- Lotti Huber - Frau Kutowski / Anita Berber
- Ina Blum - Nurse / Anita Berber
- Mikael Honesseau - Doctor / Sebastian Droste
- Eva-Maria Kurz - Patientin / Rosa Luxemburg
- Hannelene Limpach
- Andreas Hofer
- Joerg Dauscher
- Friedrich Steinhauer
- Rosa von Praunheim
Screenplay
Music: Konrad Elfers
Cinematography: Elfi Mikesch
Editing: Rosa von Praunheim, Mike Shephard
Production: Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion, Road Movies, ZDF
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Rosa von Praunheim
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Anita – Dances of Vice about?
- In modern-day Berlin (1987), Frau Kutowski goes insane, believing herself to be the (real-life) notorious Anita Berber, a nude art dancer/drug addict/scandalous figure of post-WWI Berlin. (Berber died of tuberculosis in 1928, having achieved significant success and recognition throughout the dance world.) Frau Kutowski is placed in a mental hospital, where in her own mind she acts out Berber's final days, including in her fantasies the hospital's staff and patients, to represent Anita's friends and associates.
- Who directed Anita – Dances of Vice?
- Anita – Dances of Vice was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
- Who stars in Anita – Dances of Vice?
- Anita – Dances of Vice stars Lotti Huber, Ina Blum, Mikael Honesseau, Eva-Maria Kurz, Hannelene Limpach, Andreas Hofer.
- How long is Anita – Dances of Vice?
- Anita – Dances of Vice has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Anita – Dances of Vice?
- Anita – Dances of Vice is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Anita – Dances of Vice produced?
- Anita – Dances of Vice was produced in Germany.