Hermann Nitsch
ActingHermann 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
Birth of a Nation
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365 Day Project
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As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
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Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself
Becoming Otto
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
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He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
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Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
Trieste
Self - Archival Footage
Filmography — Acting
Birth of a Nation
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365 Day Project
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As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
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Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself
Becoming Otto
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Self
He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Self (archive footage)
Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
Trieste
Self - Archival Footage
Paradise Not Yet Lost
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The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
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Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
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Das Aktionstheater Des Hermann Nitsch Zwischen Herkunft Und Zukunft
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Frauenmuskel
Nitsch
HN - Hermann Nitsch
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