Nico / Icon

Nico was one of the most fascinating women of the 1960s popart revolution. Born Christa Pffgen in Berlin in 1938 she embarked on a modelling career early on and... » 

Nico was one of the most fascinating women of the 1960s popart revolution. Born Christa Pffgen in Berlin in 1938 she embarked on a modelling career early on and later worked with people like Fellini. She travelled between Europe and the United States pursuing both acting and singing careers. Having gotten to know people like Allain Delon and Bob Dylan it wasnt long before she also met Andy Warhol. Her singing career replaced modelling when she joined the Velvet Underground. Nicos iconic stature was secured. Carried away on to a destructive and crazed universe of music and heroun the mystery surrounding her life grewhellip Her death in 1988 made her immortal. This film brings you her the way she was and the way she appeared. Nico as pop icon.An insiders account of Nicos life and career provided through the words of her friends family colleagues and lovers combined with archival and performance footage.Speelduur 72 min.Leeftijd OnbekendProductiejaar 2001Regisseur Susanne Ofteringer «