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1/2 Man (1986)

1/2 Man (1986)

Music Documentary
Release Date: 1986, July 6
Directors: Gakuryu Ishii
Countries: Japan
Production: IDO Productions, Directors Company, Directors Company
Cast: Blixa Bargeld, N.U. Unruh, FM Einheit, Mark Chung, Isamu Osuga, Byakko-Sha

Overview:

A visual documentary of Einstürzende Neubauten, the German underground band, by Japanese cult director Sogo Ishii, made during their 1985 tour of Japan. The band makes an elaborate and remarkably choreographed appearance in the ruins of an old ironworks which was scheduled for demolition; footage of same was incorporated into the movie and a brief appearance on stage.

Keywords:

cyberpunk steampunk cult post-apocalyptic future japan ruins experimental industrial music screaming underground music city in ruins percussion metal work