The Cave of Hercules (1990)

The Cave of Hercules (1990) poster

Despite seeing his film project HERCULES rejected by DEFA Studios in 1983-84, Dammbeck remained fascinated by the Hercules story. He started experimenting with different media combinations, using overpainting, photography, film clips, collage, painting, and movement. These experiments resulted in groundbreaking multimedia collaborations, as well as the film THE CAVE OF HERCULES, in which Dammbeck explores a series of questions inspired by this classical figure. Who was the legendary hero Hercules? Is there a new Hercules today? How are heroes created in a totalitarian society? What are the virtues of heroes? This multi-layered experimental film combines projections of collected film clips, quotations from “The Willful Child” by the Brothers Grimm, and “Hercules 2 or the Hydra” by Heiner Müller, as well as dance scenes with Eva Schmale that were performed – at Kampnagel in Hamburg – specifically for the film.

Director: Lutz Dammbeck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
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Screenplay

Music: J.U. Lensing
Editing: Margot Neubert-Marić
Production: Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion
Country: Germany, East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Cave of Hercules about?
Despite seeing his film project HERCULES rejected by DEFA Studios in 1983-84, Dammbeck remained fascinated by the Hercules story. He started experimenting with different media combinations, using overpainting, photography, film clips, collage, painting, and movement. These experiments resulted in groundbreaking multimedia collaborations, as well as the film THE CAVE OF HERCULES, in which Dammbeck explores a series of questions inspired by this classical figure. Who was the legendary hero Hercules? Is there a new Hercules today? How are heroes created in a totalitarian society? What are the virtues of heroes? This multi-layered experimental film combines projections of collected film clips, quotations from “The Willful Child” by the Brothers Grimm, and “Hercules 2 or the Hydra” by Heiner Müller, as well as dance scenes with Eva Schmale that were performed – at Kampnagel in Hamburg – specifically for the film.
Who directed The Cave of Hercules?
The Cave of Hercules was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
How long is The Cave of Hercules?
The Cave of Hercules has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is The Cave of Hercules?
The Cave of Hercules is a Documentary film.
Where was The Cave of Hercules produced?
The Cave of Hercules was produced in Germany, East Germany.