The Complaint of an Empress

The Complaint of an Empress 1990 Directed by Pina Bausch Die Klage der Kaiserin

This first film by choreographer Pina Bausch reflects her method of working as developed with the Wuppertal Theatre of Dance during the 1973/74 season. The film does not tell a story, but is made up of various scenes put together as a collage with scenes set in different locations. The futility of human activity and the search for love make up the film's central theme set against the strains of a Silician funeral march. Filmed on location in Wuppertal, Germany, between October 1987 and April 1989.

Country Germany

Production Countries France , Germany , United Kingdom

Language German

Spoken Languages English , German

Gneres Documentary , Music

Production Companies ZDF , Channel 4 Television , La Sept Cinéma

Release Date 17 February 1990

103 mins