Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
MC
Mark Chung
Self
LeadNU
N.U. Unruh
Self
Alexander Hacke
Self
FM Einheit
Self
IŌ
Isamu Ōsuka
Self
BB
Blixa Bargeld
Self
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gakuryu Ishii's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. 1/2 Man is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
