Laocoon & Sons (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film
Released in 1973, Laocoon & Sons is a notable film directed by Ulrike Ottinger, running about 48 minutes.
What it’s about. Ottinger’s debut film already contains many of the elements that would appear in her later works: an extraordinary woman, an unusual country, and a chain of magic transformations that give rise to eccentric characterizations by an ensemble cast, here featuring Tabea Blumenschein in multiple roles. Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, Ottinger’s allegorical work explores themes of death, destruction, and resurrection. With striking camerawork reminiscent of the antics of avant-garde psychodramas, Laocoon & Sons is filled with an exuberant sense of life, myth, tradition, and magic.
Who’s in it. Laocoon & Sons stars Tabea Blumenschein as Esmeralda del Rio / Olimpia Vincitor / Linda MacNamara / Jimmy Junod, Ulrike Ottinger as Kakalia Katzen and Max Ernst.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Laocoon & Sons page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Laocoon & Sons (1973)?
- In US, Laocoon & Sons is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Laocoon & Sons?
- Laocoon & Sons stars Tabea Blumenschein, Ulrike Ottinger and Max Ernst.
- When was Laocoon & Sons released?
- Laocoon & Sons was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 48 minutes.