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1/2 Man(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-07-06
71%
10 Votes
Time: 0h 58m
Overview:
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.
Languages: German, Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies:
IDO Productions
Directors Company
Movie: 1/2 Man
Top 6 Billed Cast
Alexander Hacke
Self
FM Einheit
Self
Video Trailer 1/2 Man
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Einsturzende Neubauten Halber Mensch - Trailer
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