Invisible Adversaries (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1977, Invisible Adversaries is a drama and science fiction film directed by Valie Export, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Anna, an artist, is obsessed with the invasion of alien doubles bent on total destruction. Her schizophrenia is reflected in the juxtapositions of long movie camera takes with violently edited montages: private with public spaces; black & white with colour, still photographs with video, earsplitting sounds with disruptive camera angles. Anna uses her body like a map; after a devastating quarrel with her lover, she paints red stitches on herself. Watching their scenes together, we realize how seldom, if ever before, the details of sexual intimacy have been shown in film from the point of view from a woman. Export privileges rupture over unity and never settles for one-dimensional solutions
Who’s in it. Invisible Adversaries stars Susanne Widl as Anna, Peter Weibel as Peter, Josef Plavec as psychiatrist and Monica Helfer-Friedrich as Anna's friend, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Invisible Adversaries has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Invisible Adversaries page.
If you liked it. Fans of Invisible Adversaries tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Invisible Adversaries (1977)?
- In US, Invisible Adversaries is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Invisible Adversaries worth watching?
- Invisible Adversaries holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Invisible Adversaries?
- Invisible Adversaries stars Susanne Widl, Peter Weibel, Josef Plavec, Monica Helfer-Friedrich and Helke Sander.
- When was Invisible Adversaries released?
- Invisible Adversaries was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.