Jesus Christ Saviour

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Documentary

Overview

Klaus Kinski has perhaps the most ferocious reputation of all screen actors: his volatility was documented to electrifying effect in Werner Herzog’s 1999 portrait My Best Fiend. This documentary provides further fascinating insight into the talent and the tantrums of the great man. Beset by hecklers, Kinski tries to deliver an epic monologue about the life of Christ (with whom he perhaps identifies a little too closely). The performance becomes a stand-off, as Kinski fights for control of the crowd and alters the words to bait his tormentors. Indispensable for Kinski fans, and a riveting introduction for newcomers, this is a unique document, which Variety called ‘a time capsule of societal ideals and personal demons.’

Keywords

1970s
psychopath
artist
lesson
jesus christ
live performance
solo performance
hecklers

Details

Status: Released
Release date: May 15, 2008
Original language: German
Spoken languages: German
Countries: Germany
Production: Klaus Kinski Productions
Cast: Klaus Kinski
Director: Peter Geyer
Writer: Klaus Kinski
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt1183143