Black Sin movie poster

Black Sin

May 1, 1989 0h 42m 4.3/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1989. Black Sin is a drama film. directed by Jean-Marie Straub. At just 42 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Andreas von Rauch, Vladimir Baratta, and Howard Vernon

Synopsis

A companion piece to the earlier film ‘The Death of Empedocles’, 'Black Sin' is an adaptation of the third version of Friedrich Hölderlin’s play ‘Der Tod des Empedokles’.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 1, 1989 36 years ago
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Runtime 0h 42m 42 minutes total
User Rating 4.3/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Produktion Straub-Huillet
  • NDR
  • WDR
  • Rundfunk im Amerikanischen Sektor (RIAS)
  • Südwestfunk

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Black Sin about?

A companion piece to the earlier film ‘The Death of Empedocles’, 'Black Sin' is an adaptation of the third version of Friedrich Hölderlin’s play ‘Der Tod des Empedokles’.

Who directed Black Sin?

Black Sin was directed by Jean-Marie Straub.

How long is Black Sin?

Black Sin has a runtime of 0 hours and 42 minutes (42 minutes total).

When was Black Sin released?

Black Sin was released on May 1, 1989 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Black Sin?

The main cast of Black Sin includes Andreas von Rauch, Vladimir Baratta, Howard Vernon, Danièle Huillet.