Acting · Wien, Austria · Born August 29, 1938
Hermann Nitsch was an Austrian avant-garde artist, known for his controversial performances and paintings. He was a founding member of the Viennese Actionism movement, which sought to challenge traditional art forms through provocative actions. Nitsch's Orgies Mysteries Theatre involved ritualistic performances that often included the use of animal blood and carcasses, aiming to evoke a primal response from the audience. His work has been both celebrated and criticized for its bold exploration of human instincts and societal taboos.
MovieNitsch
2018
Stöckl
2013
as Self
MovieBecoming Otto
2010
HN - Hermann Nitsch
2009
as himself
MovieChristoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
2008
as Self
Movie365 Day Project
2007
as Self
MovieThe Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
2006
as Himself
MovieThe Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
2006
as Self
Scenes from the Life of Hermann Nitsch
2005
as himself
TVKulturplatz
2004
as Self
MovieTrieste
2002
as Self - Archival Footage
MovieFrauenmuskel
2001
MovieAs I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
2000
as Self
MovieBirth of a Nation
1997
as Self
MovieAlexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
1996
as Himself
Phettbergs nette Leit Show
1994
as Self
MovieHe Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Marmor, Stein und Eisen bricht
1982
Paradise Not Yet Lost
1979
as Himself
MovieDocumentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance
1977
