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1/2 Man

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  • Documentary

Overview

A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie and a brief appearance on stage.

Keywords

  • german
  • cyberpunk
  • post-apocalyptic future
  • japan
  • steampunk
  • ruins
  • industrial music
  • cult
  • post-apocalyptic
  • screaming
  • experimental
  • underground music
  • percussion
  • metal work
  • city in ruins

Details

Status
Released
Release date
July 6, 1986
Original language
Japanese
Spoken languages
German, Japanese
Countries
Japan
Cinematography
Akihiro Itō
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
1/2 Man (1986) | Kinocult