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Berlin Fever

October 1, 1973 0h 12m

Originally released in 1973. Berlin Fever is a documentary film. directed by Ulrike Ottinger. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Wolf Vostell

Synopsis

In 1973, Wolf Vostell, an artist associated with Fluxus, made a happening in which participants were required to perform a series of ritual, obsessive actions, such as “go to the trunk of your vehicle, there open and close the trunk 750 times and 375 times put a white plate in it and take it out 375 times.” Described by Ottinger as a documentation of what Vostell called “dé-coll/age-happening”, the film is an illustration of her creative method, a surrealist act, a separate work of art, and a strange object. She would later describe her method as “fragments of reality assembled in an unusual manner”.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 1973 52 years ago
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Runtime 0h 12m 12 minutes total
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Language German Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berlin Fever about?

In 1973, Wolf Vostell, an artist associated with Fluxus, made a happening in which participants were required to perform a series of ritual, obsessive actions, such as “go to the trunk of your ve...

Who directed Berlin Fever?

Berlin Fever was directed by Ulrike Ottinger.

How long is Berlin Fever?

Berlin Fever has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).

When was Berlin Fever released?

Berlin Fever was released on October 1, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Berlin Fever?

The main cast of Berlin Fever includes Wolf Vostell.