Jesus Christ Saviour

2008 1h 24m DE

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★7.1TMDB · 19★7.8IMDB · 535

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.’

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Klaus Kinski
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Geyer
Writers: Klaus Kinski
Languages: German
Countries: Germany

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RUNTIME

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84 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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3 / 5

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1183143 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Peter Geyer directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany. Dialogue in German.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

184 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt1183143 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.