Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 29, 1938
Place of Birth:
Wien, Austria
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Hermann Nitsch
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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Nitsch | |
| 2010 | Becoming Otto | |
| 2009 | HN - Hermann Nitsch | himself |
| 2008 | Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten | Self |
| 2007 | 365 Day Project | |
| 2006 | The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present | Himself |
| 2005 | Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch | himself |
| 2002 | Trieste | Self - Archival Footage |
| 2001 | Frauenmuskel | |
| 2000 | As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty | Self |
| 1997 | Birth of a Nation | Self |
| 1996 | Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy | Himself |
| 1986 | He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life | Self (archive footage) |
| 1982 | Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht | |
| 1979 | Paradise Not Yet Lost | Himself |
| 1977 | Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Stöckl | Self |
| 2004 | Kulturplatz | Self |
| 1994 | Phettbergs nette Leit Show | Self |