The Complaint of an Empress (1990)
This first film by choreographer Pina Bausch reflects her method of working as developed with the Wuppertal Theatre of Dance during the 1973/74 season. The film does not tell a story, but is made up of various scenes put together as a collage with scenes set in different locations. The futility of human activity and the search for love make up the film's central theme set against the strains of a Silician funeral march. Filmed on location in Wuppertal, Germany, between October 1987 and April 1989.
Director: Pina Bausch
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: February 17, 1990
Screenplay
Music: Mattias Burkert
Cinematography: Martin Schäfer, Detlef Erler
Editing: Michael Felber, Nina von Kreisler
Production: ZDF, La Sept Cinéma, Channel 4 Television
Country: France, Germany, United Kingdom
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Complaint of an Empress about?
- This first film by choreographer Pina Bausch reflects her method of working as developed with the Wuppertal Theatre of Dance during the 1973/74 season. The film does not tell a story, but is made up of various scenes put together as a collage with scenes set in different locations. The futility of human activity and the search for love make up the film's central theme set against the strains of a Silician funeral march. Filmed on location in Wuppertal, Germany, between October 1987 and April 1989.
- Who directed The Complaint of an Empress?
- The Complaint of an Empress was directed by Pina Bausch.
- How long is The Complaint of an Empress?
- The Complaint of an Empress has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Complaint of an Empress?
- The Complaint of an Empress is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Complaint of an Empress produced?
- The Complaint of an Empress was produced in France, Germany, United Kingdom.