Willi Sitte (1991)
Painter and government official – the two sides of Willi Sitte which made him the most important yet most controversial East German artist. Portraying the working class, defying imperialism or revealing intimate togetherness, he became the leading figure of Socialist Realism. His career in the Association of Fine Artists (VBK) and the Central Committee (ZK) of the SED elevated his status to that of ‘Prince of East German Painting’. Reiner Moritz met the controversial, first-rate draughtsman in his studio after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Through his life and work, he traces the story of Sitte’s artistic development in the service of socialist ideology.
Director: Reiner E. Moritz
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Willi Sitte about?
- Painter and government official – the two sides of Willi Sitte which made him the most important yet most controversial East German artist. Portraying the working class, defying imperialism or revealing intimate togetherness, he became the leading figure of Socialist Realism. His career in the Association of Fine Artists (VBK) and the Central Committee (ZK) of the SED elevated his status to that of ‘Prince of East German Painting’. Reiner Moritz met the controversial, first-rate draughtsman in his studio after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Through his life and work, he traces the story of Sitte’s artistic development in the service of socialist ideology.
- Who directed Willi Sitte?
- Willi Sitte was directed by Reiner E. Moritz.
- How long is Willi Sitte?
- Willi Sitte has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Willi Sitte?
- Willi Sitte is a Documentary film.