Hermann Nitsch
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.
Filmography (20 titles)
MovieNitsch
2018
Stöckl
Self · 2013
MovieBecoming Otto
2010
HN - Hermann Nitsch
himself · 2009
MovieChristoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Self · 2008
10.0Movie365 Day Project
Self · 2007
10.0MovieThe Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Himself · 2006
MovieThe Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
Self · 2006
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
himself · 2005
6.0ShowKulturplatz
Self · 2004
MovieTrieste
Self - Archival Footage · 2002
MovieFrauenmuskel
2001
7.7MovieAs I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Self · 2000
7.0MovieBirth of a Nation
Self · 1997
MovieAlexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself · 1996
Phettbergs nette Leit Show
Self · 1994
8.4MovieHe Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Self (archive footage) · 1986
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
1982
Paradise Not Yet Lost
Himself · 1979
MovieDocumentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
1977