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1/2 Man (1986)

Original title: 1/2 Mensch

1986-07-06 · 48m · DE
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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.

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Gakuryu IshiiDirector

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Einstürzende NeubautenEinstürzende NeubautenThemselvesFM EinheitFM EinheitSelfMark ChungMark ChungN.U. UnruhN.U. UnruhIsamu OhsugaIsamu OhsugaSelfAlexander HackeAlexander HackeByakko-ShaByakko-ShaBlixa BargeldBlixa BargeldSelf

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What is 1/2 Man about?

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.

How long is 1/2 Man?

1/2 Man has a runtime of 48 minutes.