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20228 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Staging Death

20228 minPGdoc-short

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

More than 170 feature films and 120 television episodes feature Udo Kier, often focusing on his portrayals of death across various cinematic formats.

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More than 170 feature films and 120 television episodes feature Udo Kier, often focusing on his portrayals of death across various cinematic formats.

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Jan Soldatdirector

Udo Kier

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Udo Kier reflects on his 54-year career in film, which includes over 170 feature films and 120 television episodes. "Staging Death" compiles a montage of his most memorable death scenes, utilizing various film formats and sound designs. Kier discusses the creative challenges directors encounter when depicting his on-screen demise. Directed by Jan Soldat, the 8-minute documentary examines Kier's artistic contributions and the evolution of death in cinema.

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