Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol (2006)

The sculptor Stephan Balkenhol is a world star on the German art scene. Yet the artist has remained as down-to-earth as his figures themselves. His wooden people fetch top prices at auctions at Christie's, Sothebie's and Co. Despite the trend towards abstraction, Balkenhol rediscovered the figurative for himself. The human being in itself, snatched from the hectic everyday world, reflecting, with an empty gaze. The sensation lies in the ordinary. Against the pathos of monuments and memorials. The film takes a look into the world of Stephan Balkenhol and observes him at work - the portrait of an extraordinary artist.

Director: Peter Heller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Otmar Schmid, Birger Engel
Editing: Thomas Balkenhol
Production: NDR, ARTE, Filmkraft
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de

Keywords

sculptor

More Films by Director: Peter Heller
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol about?
The sculptor Stephan Balkenhol is a world star on the German art scene. Yet the artist has remained as down-to-earth as his figures themselves. His wooden people fetch top prices at auctions at Christie's, Sothebie's and Co. Despite the trend towards abstraction, Balkenhol rediscovered the figurative for himself. The human being in itself, snatched from the hectic everyday world, reflecting, with an empty gaze. The sensation lies in the ordinary. Against the pathos of monuments and memorials. The film takes a look into the world of Stephan Balkenhol and observes him at work - the portrait of an extraordinary artist.
Who directed Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol?
Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol was directed by Peter Heller.
Who stars in Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol?
Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol stars Stephan Balkenhol.
How long is Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol?
Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol?
Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol is a Documentary film.
Where was Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol produced?
Der Bildhauer Stephan Balkenhol was produced in Germany.