Underground and Emigrants
Originally released in 1976. Underground and Emigrants is a documentary film. directed by Rosa von Praunheim. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fernando Arrabal, Lee Breuer, and William S. Burroughs
Synopsis
In this film, outspokenly homosexual filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim has documented his encounters with friends in the New York "underground" arts movement, the better-known of whom are William Burroughs (who says nothing for the camera), Andy Warhol (seen in the distance) and Fernando Arrabal (who is interviewed in Spanish). The emigrants named in the title are notable Germans who left the country before World War II, such as Greta Keller and Grete Mosheim. Reviewers at the time of the film's release considered it to have been a sort of paid vacation for the filmmaker rather than a serious effort. (Clarke Fountain, Rovi)
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1976
49 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Sender Freies Berlin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underground and Emigrants about?
In this film, outspokenly homosexual filmmaker Rosa von Praunheim has documented his encounters with friends in the New York "underground" arts movement, the better-known of whom are William Burrou...
Who directed Underground and Emigrants?
Underground and Emigrants was directed by Rosa von Praunheim.
How long is Underground and Emigrants?
Underground and Emigrants has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Underground and Emigrants released?
Underground and Emigrants was released on October 25, 1976 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Underground and Emigrants?
The main cast of Underground and Emigrants includes Fernando Arrabal, Lee Breuer, William S. Burroughs, Divine, Tom Eyen.