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Jesus Christ Saviour

7.1(19)20081h 24m1

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.’

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Released
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Language
German
  • 1970s
  • artist
  • live performance
  • jesus christ
  • solo performance
  • hecklers

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Director

Peter Geyer

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Germany

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Release dates

  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereEdinburgh International Film Festival25 Jun 2008
  • ArgentinaAR

    • PremiereBuenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema27 Mar 2009
  • DenmarkDK

    • PremiereCPH:DOX7 Nov 2008
  • FinlandFI

    • PremiereNight Visions Film Festival1 Nov 2009
  • GermanyDE

    • PremiereBerlin International Film Festival11 Feb 2008
    • Theatrical15 May 2008
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereBiografilm Festival12 Jun 2009
  • NorwayNO

    • PremiereOslo International Film Festival30 Nov 2008
  • PolandPL

    • Theatrical5 Dec 2008

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Jesus Christ Saviour was released on 15 May 2008.

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