Biography
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.
Movies & TV Shows
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As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty (2000) — Self
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He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life (1986) — Self (archive footage)
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Birth of a Nation (1997) — Self
- Phettbergs nette Leit Show (1994) — Self
- Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht (1982)
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365 Day Project (2007) — Self
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The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present (2006) — Himself
- Paradise Not Yet Lost (1979) — Himself
- HN - Hermann Nitsch (2009) — himself
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Kulturplatz (2004) — Self
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Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance (1977)
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Frauenmuskel (2001)
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Becoming Otto (2010)
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Nitsch (2018)
- Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch (2005) — himself
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Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten (2008) — Self
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Trieste (2002) — Self - Archival Footage
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Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy (1996) — Himself
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The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present (2006) — Self
- Stöckl (2013) — Self
