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Release Year1978
Runtime2h 21m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy
Votes14
DirectorUlrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein
WritersUlrike Ottinger
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMadame X – An Absolute Ruler
About Madame X – An Absolute Ruler
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.
Directed by Ulrike Ottinger, Tabea Blumenschein, Madame X – An Absolute Ruler leans on a strong ensemble — Tabea Blumenschein, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1978.
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