A Virus Knows No Morals
A Virus Knows No Morals (German: Ein Virus kennt keine Moral) is a 1986 German film directed, written and produced by Rosa von Praunheim. The film is a black comedy about the AIDS epidemic. Made with a low budget, campy style and no professional actors, it covers many aspects of AIDS and its effects as well as attacking the rumors surrounding it in a satirical way.[1]
| A Virus Knows No Morals | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Rosa von Praunheim |
| Screenplay by | Rosa von Praunheim |
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| Music by | Maran Gosov and the Bermudas. |
| Cinematography | Elfi Mikesch |
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Production company | Rosa von Praunheim Filmproduktion |
Release date | 16 January 1986 |
Running time | 84 minutes |
| Country | West Germany |
| Language | German |
Cast
- Dieter Dicken as Dieter, Angestellter in der Sauna
- Maria Hasenäcker as Prof. Dr. Blut
- Christian Kesten as Christian, Student der Kirchenmusik
- Eva-Maria Kurz (credited as Eva Kurz) as Reporterin Carola Schrecksch
- Rosa von Praunheim as Saunabesitzer Rüdiger Kackinski
- Ina Blum (as Regina Rudnick) as Therapeutin Tomalik-Samenkorn
- Thilo von Trotha as Revolutionär Karl Kolle
- Holger Klotzbach as Berater des Ministers (credited as Die 3 Tornados)
- Arnulf Rating as Berater des Ministers (credited as Die 3 Tornados)
- Günter Thews as Der Minister (credited as Die 3 Tornados)
- Craig Russell as Barkeeper
- Hella von Sinnen as Krankenpflegerin Rita
- Gisela Dreyer (credited as Gisela Dryer) as Gisela
- Nadja Reichardt (credited as Nadja Patricia Reichardt) as Nadja
- Ellen Reichhardt (credited as Ellen F. Reichhardt) as Rüdigers Mutter
Notes
- Murray, Images in the Dark, p. 108
References
- Murray, Raymond. Images in the Dark: An Encyclopedia of Gay and Lesbian Film and Video Guide. TLA Publications, 1994, ISBN 978-1-880707-01-2
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