
The West Is Alive
Jul 19, 1984 · 4m
Director
Klaus vom BruchOverview
The West is alive (Der Westen Lebt) is a highly charged work, a powerful visual metaphor of desire within the symbolism of Western cultural mythology. A man and a woman fighting for a kiss collide on-screen with a repeated film fragment of the thrusting pistons of an oncoming train. The couple's erotic interplay is at once passionate, violent and ironic.
Cast of The West Is Alive
Crew of The West Is Alive
About The West Is Alive
What is The West Is Alive about?
The West is alive (Der Westen Lebt) is a highly charged work, a powerful visual metaphor of desire within the symbolism of Western cultural mythology. A man and a woman fighting for a kiss collide on-screen with a repeated film fragment of the thrusting pistons of an oncoming train. The couple's erotic interplay is at once passionate, violent and ironic.
When was The West Is Alive released?
The West Is Alive was released on July 19, 1984.
How long is The West Is Alive?
The West Is Alive runs 4 minutes.
Who directed The West Is Alive?
The West Is Alive was directed by Klaus vom Bruch.
Who is in the cast of The West Is Alive?
The cast of The West Is Alive includes Heike-Melba Fendel.