Madame X - An Absolute Ruler (1978)
The notorious pirate ruler Madame X places a print ad, calling on women to escape their boring lives and promising "gold, love and adventure" to all who come aboard her ship, the Orlando. A motley crew including a housewife, diva and artist (played by Yvonne Rainer) embark on a quest for self-transformation, which quickly heads towards destruction as they are subjected to Madame X's sadistic, erotic escapades.
Released: Feb 07, 1978
Runtime: 141 minutes
Genre: Fantasy
Stars: Tabea Blumenschein, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube, Irena von Lichtenstei, Yvonne Rainer, Hella Utesch
Crew: Ulrike Ottinger (Writer), Ulrike Ottinger (Director), Tabea Blumenschein (Director), Claudia Skoda (Costume Design), Tabea Blumenschein (Makeup Artist), Frank Ripploh (Assistant Director)