Klaus
Synopsis
Follows singer Klaus Nomi, an important part of New York’s East Village art scene in the 1970s, before his death from AIDS in 1983. Nomi was known for his bizarre theatrical live performances, heavy make-up and unusual costumes.
- Director
- Markus Schleinzer
- Writers
- Markus Schleinzer
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- Austria, Germany
- Production
- Schubert
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