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1/2 Mensch

  • 19861986
  • 48m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
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1/2 Mensch (1986)
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A visual documentary of Einstuerzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and rema... Read allA visual documentary of Einstuerzende 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 d... Read allA visual documentary of Einstuerzende 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, and footage of same was incorporated into the movie, and a brief appearance on ... Read all
IMDb RATING
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300
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  • Director
    • Gakuryû Ishii
  • Writers
    • Gakuryû Ishii(screenplay)
    • Goro Nakajima(screenplay)
    • Fumiaki Nagashima(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Einstürzende Neubauten
    • Blixa Bargeld
    • Mark Chung
  • Director
    • Gakuryû Ishii
  • Writers
    • Gakuryû Ishii(screenplay)
    • Goro Nakajima(screenplay)
    • Fumiaki Nagashima(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Einstürzende Neubauten
    • Blixa Bargeld
    • Mark Chung
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    • 4User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Blixa Bargeld, Mark Chung, and Einstürzende Neubauten in 1/2 Mensch (1986)
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    Einstürzende Neubauten
    Blixa Bargeld
    Blixa Bargeld
    Mark Chung
    FM Einheit
    N.U. Unruh
    Alexander Hacke
    Alexander Hacke
    Isamu Ohsuga
    Byakko-Sha
    • Director
      • Gakuryû Ishii
    • Writers
      • Gakuryû Ishii(screenplay)
      • Goro Nakajima(screenplay)
      • Fumiaki Nagashima(screenplay)
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    9/10
    Definitely a Classic
    This one hour feature just has to be seen. Director Sogo Ishii filmed the famous German Band "Einstürzende Neubauten" in a deserted factory loft (the perfect industrial setting for their music). It all looks very rough as you would expect it from one of Japans most influential filmmakers (his influence on Shinya Tsukamoto cannot be ignored). This film is rarely to be seen. If you get the possibility to watch it, do not hesitate. The images and the experimental sounds build up a perfect connection, which you do not get that often in concert documentaries.
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    • Release date
      • September 7, 1986 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • German
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 1/2 Man
    • Production companies
      • Directors Company
      • IDO Productions
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      48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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