Madame X: An Absolute Ruler (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Tabea Blumenschein, Yvonne Rainer, Roswitha Janz, Monika von Cube, Irena von Lichtenstein
Directed by: Ulrike Ottinger
Print: Color
Runtime: 137 minutes
Genre: Adventure
Language: German (English subtitles)

*Madame X: An Absolute Ruler* (*Madame X – Eine absolute Herrscherin*) is a 1978 German experimental film directed by Ulrike Ottinger. The film follows the notorious pirate queen Madame X, who assembles a crew of women seeking to escape their mundane lives. They embark on a journey aboard the ship Orlando, promising gold, love, and adventure. The film is noted for its stylized aesthetic and exploration of lesbian themes. It premiered at the Berlinale Forum in 1978 and was celebrated for its subversion of traditional pirate narratives :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.