1/2 Man (1986)
A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie and a brief appearance on stage.
Director: Gakuryu Ishii
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
Release Date: July 6, 1986
Cast
- Mark Chung - Self
- FM Einheit - Self
- N.U. Unruh - Self
- Alexander Hacke - Self
- Isamu Ōsuga - Self
- Byakko-Sha - Self
- Blixa Bargeld - Self
Screenplay
- Gakuryu Ishii (Screenplay)
- Gorô Nakajima (Screenplay)
- Fumiaki Nagashima (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Akihiro Itō
Editing: Kan Suzuki
Production: IDO Productions, Directors Company
Country: Japan
Language: Deutsch, 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
japan, post-apocalyptic future, cult, steampunk, cyberpunk, industrial music, ruins, screaming, underground music, percussion, metal work, german, experimental, city in ruins
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 1/2 Man about?
- A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie and a brief appearance on stage.
- Who directed 1/2 Man?
- 1/2 Man was directed by Gakuryu Ishii.
- Who stars in 1/2 Man?
- 1/2 Man stars Mark Chung, FM Einheit, N.U. Unruh, Alexander Hacke, Isamu Ōsuga, Byakko-Sha.
- How long is 1/2 Man?
- 1/2 Man has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
- What genre is 1/2 Man?
- 1/2 Man is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was 1/2 Man produced?
- 1/2 Man was produced in Japan.