Hermann Nitsch
Acting•Born August 29, 1938•Died April 18, 2022 (age 83)•Wien, Austria
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
Kulturplatz
2004•TV Series•
6.0
As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000•Movie•
7.7
Birth of a Nation
1997•Movie•
7.0
365 Day Project
2007•Movie•
10.0
Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
1996•Movie
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
2008•Movie
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
1986•Movie•
8.4
Trieste
2002•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 29, 1938
Day of DeathApril 18, 2022
Place of BirthWien, Austria
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