Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press (1984)

Name: Dorian Gray in the Mirror of the Yellow Press
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984
Duration: 150 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: Veruschka von Lehndorff, Delphine Seyrig, Tabea Blumenschein, Toyo Tanaka, Irm Hermann

2h 30m Germany

Drama

Plot

Ulrike Ottinger concludes her Berlin Trilogy with a bold narrative featuring Delphine Seyrig as the sinister Dr. Mabuse, a villain inspired by Fritz Lang. As the mastermind behind a vast media empire, Mabuse orchestrates a plan to generate sensational headlines by crafting and ultimately dismantling the persona of Dorian Gray, a charming and affluent playboy. The film explores themes of fame and destruction, showcasing the dark side of media manipulation while reflecting on the nature of celebrity in a society obsessed with scandal.

Cast

Veruschka von Lehndorff Delphine Seyrig Tabea Blumenschein Toyo Tanaka Irm Hermann Magdalena Montezuma Barbara Valentin Luc Alexander Horst Benrath Jonathan Briel Roderick Castillo Robbie Darsano Victor Dzidzonou Fritz Ewert Don Grant