Liebeskonzil (1981)
Everyone from Heloise and Abelard, Christ and the Devil, the Virgin Mary and Salome, is represented in this film of a play staged in Rome. Oskar Panizza -- poet, playwright, and doctor -- wrote the original play in 1894 and was put into prison the following year then sent to an asylum in 1904, where he died 17 years later. His trial is staged at the beginning of the film, before the actual play begins. The play itself deals with a "trial" in heaven, making an ironic juxtaposition to the tragic fate of Panizza. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Antonio Salines, Magdalena Montezuma, (more)
- Director(s):
- Werner Schroeter
Synopsis of Liebeskonzil
Everyone from Heloise and Abelard, Christ and the Devil, the Virgin Mary and Salome, is represented in this film of a play staged in Rome. Oskar Panizza -- poet, playwright, and doctor -- wrote the original play in 1894 and was put into prison the following year then sent to an asylum in 1904, where he died 17 years later. His trial is staged at the beginning of the film, before the actual play begins. The play itself deals with a "trial" in heaven, making an ironic juxtaposition to the tragic fate of Panizza. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of Liebeskonzil
- Antonio Salines - the Devil/Dr. Panizza
- Magdalena Montezuma - Witness
- Margit Carstensen - State's Attorney
- Agnes Nobercourt - Virgin Mary
- Magdalena Montezuma - Heavenly Messenger
- Kurt Raab - Judge
- Kristina van Eyck - Agrippina
- Heinrich Giskes - Defense Lawyer
- Director(s):
- Werner Schroeter
- Writer(s):
- Roberto Lerici
- 1983 - São Paulo International Film Festival - Critics Award
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