Café Müller
Originally released in 1985. Café Müller is a music/documentary film. directed by Pina Bausch. At just 49 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Malou Airaudo, Pina Bausch, and Dominique Mercy
Synopsis
Pina Bausch created and performed Café Müller for her dance company Tanztheater Wuppertal. The dance was inspired by and based on her childhood memories of watching her father work at his café in Germany during and immediately following World War II. In this silent style featurette, Bausch shows a restaurant after closing, in which the ghosts of the departed customers stumble blindly into walls and onto chairs but fail to find one another.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 20, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
0h 49m
49 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Suhrkamp Verlag
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Café Müller about?
Pina Bausch created and performed Café Müller for her dance company Tanztheater Wuppertal. The dance was inspired by and based on her childhood memories of watching her father work at his café i...
Who directed Café Müller?
Café Müller was directed by Pina Bausch.
How long is Café Müller?
Café Müller has a runtime of 0 hours and 49 minutes (49 minutes total).
When was Café Müller released?
Café Müller was released on May 20, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Café Müller?
The main cast of Café Müller includes Malou Airaudo, Pina Bausch, Dominique Mercy, Jan Minařík, Nazareth Panadero.