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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
    A visual & musical masterpiece!
    This nowadays rather unavailable piece of film is a great introduction and statement of the musical and visual artistry of Neubauten and their Japanese collaborate in the mid 80s. This ought to be made available shortly on DVD, if only the band, the director and the labels could find the sensibility to get along, and provide the growing number of fans a well deserved release. According to the band, their company (mute) don't find it a worthwhile investment (as they claimed in 1997-Quart Festival, Norway).
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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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