
Hermann Nitsch
Acting
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.
Known for
2018Nitsch
2010Becoming Otto
2008Christoph Schlingensief - Die Piloten
Self
2007365 Day Project
Self
2006The Action Art of Hermann Nitsch from Past to Present
Himself
2006The Action Art Of Hermann Nitsch From Past To Present
Self
2002Trieste
Self - Archival Footage
2001Frauenmuskel
2000As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty
Self
1997Birth of a Nation
Self
1996Alexander Scriabin – Towards the Light / Calculation and Ecstasy
Himself
1986He Stands in a Desert Counting the Seconds of His Life
Self (archive footage)
1977Documentazione Della Settimana Internazionale Della Performance

