Idiots' Battle movie poster

Idiots' Battle

January 1, 1986 0h 21m

Originally released in 1986. Idiots' Battle is a comedy/western film. directed by Christoph Schlingensief. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Udo Kier, Alfred Edel, and Anastasia Kudelka

Synopsis

This black and white silent film with music by Helge Schneider, starring Udo Kier as a vampire and Alfred Edel as an Indian chief was commissioned by the Filmmuseum Düsseldorf to inaugurate their cinema organ. The look and feel of the film stems from the silent film era, but the camp style and over use of clichéd characters bears the trade mark of Schlingensief all over. “I love all things kitsch, like opera, and I feel inspired by music. I was interested in silent film but not a great deal”, said the director.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1986 40 years ago
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Runtime 0h 21m 21 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Filminstitut Düsseldorf

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Idiots' Battle about?

This black and white silent film with music by Helge Schneider, starring Udo Kier as a vampire and Alfred Edel as an Indian chief was commissioned by the Filmmuseum Düsseldorf to inaugurate their ...

Who directed Idiots' Battle?

Idiots' Battle was directed by Christoph Schlingensief.

How long is Idiots' Battle?

Idiots' Battle has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).

When was Idiots' Battle released?

Idiots' Battle was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Idiots' Battle?

The main cast of Idiots' Battle includes Udo Kier, Alfred Edel, Anastasia Kudelka.