Still from Freak Orlando — Freak Orlando (1981) — Ulrike OttingerPhotographed by Ulrike Ottinger

Ulrike Ottinger

Freak Orlando

Name: Freak Orlando
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Released: 1981
Duration: 126 min

German / 1981 / 2h 6m

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Comedy Fantasy

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Synopsis

Five more-or-less distinct sections, all featuring "Freak" Orlando, a woman played by the late Magdalena Montezuma, who appears in various guises and deformities throughout.

Credits

Crew

Cast

Magdalena Montezumaas Orlando, als Pilger, Orlando Zyldopa, Orlando Orlanda, Orlando Capricho, Mr. Orlando, The Entertainer Mrs. Orlando

Delphine Seyrigas Helena Müller, als Lebensbaumgöttin, Kaufhausonsängerin, Mutter der Wundergeburt, Helena-Maya, Siamese sister Lena, Bunny Helena

Albert Heinsas Herbert Zeus, as Manager of the department store, Priest, Gladiator, Physician-head of Psychiatry, Salesman for Pharmaceuticals

Claudio Pantojaas Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses

Hiro Uchiyamaas Zwei Tänzer, Department Store Detectives, Acrobats, Moines, Cerbere, Human-birds, Nurses

Gallias Chronistin

Eddie Constantineas Säulenheiliger

Else Nabuas Heilige Wilgeforte

Maria Bucholtas Kleine Menschen

Paul Glaueras Kleine Menschen

Alfred Raupachas Kleine Menschen

Luzig Raupachas Kleine Menschen

Monika Maria Ullemeyeras Kleine Menschen

Dirk Zalmas Kleine Menschen

Luc Alexanderas Zwolf Lederboys

Jochen Benneras Zwolf Lederboys

Klaus Dechertas Zwolf Lederboys

Polo Espinozaas Zwolf Lederboys

Dan van Husenas Zwolf Lederboys

Reinhard v.d. Marwitzas Zwolf Lederboys