Acting
Hermann Nitsch
DE, EN, XX, IT cinema · 20 credits
Born
29 August 1938
Died
18 April 2022 (aged 83)
Birthplace
Wien, Austria
Hermann Nitsch was an Austrian avant-garde artist, known for his controversial performances and paintings. He was a founding member of the Viennese Actionism movement, which sought to challenge traditional art forms through provocative actions. Nitsch's Orgies Mysteries Theatre involved ritualistic performances that often included the use of animal blood and carcasses, aiming to evoke a primal response from the audience. His work has been both celebrated and criticized for its bold exploration of human instincts and societal taboos.
Known for
Filmography
365 Day Project
as Self
The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
as Himself, Director
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
2005
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
as himself
Trieste
as Self - Archival Footage
Birth of a Nation
as Self, Music
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
as Self (archive footage)
Wehrertüchtigung
Director