Bernhard Heisig (1991)
In the mists of war and violence, the Harlequin, trumpet in hand, drifts through ravaged landscape passing a cripple and a marionette: Bernhard Heisig's pictorial worlds shock the viewer by depicting the great dramas of German history. Both a victim and a perpetrator in World War II and in the GDR dictatorship, the artist's search for sense and truth led him to his moving image formulas. Director Reiner E. Moritz converses with the renowned ex-principal of the Leipzig Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst (Academy of Visual Arts) about his work, which influenced the development of art for many decades in the rigid GDR system.
Director: Reiner E. Moritz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Bernhard Heisig - Self
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bernhard Heisig about?
- In the mists of war and violence, the Harlequin, trumpet in hand, drifts through ravaged landscape passing a cripple and a marionette: Bernhard Heisig's pictorial worlds shock the viewer by depicting the great dramas of German history. Both a victim and a perpetrator in World War II and in the GDR dictatorship, the artist's search for sense and truth led him to his moving image formulas. Director Reiner E. Moritz converses with the renowned ex-principal of the Leipzig Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst (Academy of Visual Arts) about his work, which influenced the development of art for many decades in the rigid GDR system.
- Who directed Bernhard Heisig?
- Bernhard Heisig was directed by Reiner E. Moritz.
- Who stars in Bernhard Heisig?
- Bernhard Heisig stars Bernhard Heisig.
- How long is Bernhard Heisig?
- Bernhard Heisig has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Bernhard Heisig?
- Bernhard Heisig is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bernhard Heisig produced?
- Bernhard Heisig was produced in Germany.