A study of the alienated people who frequent the Ballhaus Barmbek dance hall, including an obese El groupie, an old man reciting poetry, two young women and a regular dance employee.
Direction
Buschmann's patient, non-judgmental observation of strangers.
Production
1988 Hamburg captured like a time capsule.

Director
Christel Buschmann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ballhaus culture in 1980s West Germany provided rare queer-friendly spaces amid conservative backlash.
Director Christel Buschmann spent months gaining trust before filming; most dialogue is unscripted.
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Can you post the parts that feature Nico Please?!
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what s the name song?
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