Portrait of Valeska Gert(1977)

Portrait of Valeska Gert is a documentary capturing the legendary grotesque dancer at her most candid. Valeska Gert recounts her scandals and encounters with Berlin's cultural elite, speaking with sharp wit and the unfiltered directness the city was known for. She performs her signature grotesque dances and pantomimes on camera, joined by young Nastassja Kinski. The film preserves Gert's provocative artistry and irreverent personality, offering an intimate portrait of one of Weimar Berlin's most fearless performers and her lasting influence on experimental dance and theatre.