Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them (1982)
A quote by literary figure Johannes R. Becher, first Minister of Culture of the GDR, supplies the title of this film about the 1982 International Book Art Exhibition. Sensitively composed images embed the IBA in the hustle and bustle of Leipzig. Old and new shots of the city, in black and white and in colour, take us to some of the 82 national booths of this book art contest, accompanied by atmospheric piano music.
Director: Peter Rocha
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: January 1, 1982
Country: East Germany
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them about?
- A quote by literary figure Johannes R. Becher, first Minister of Culture of the GDR, supplies the title of this film about the 1982 International Book Art Exhibition. Sensitively composed images embed the IBA in the hustle and bustle of Leipzig. Old and new shots of the city, in black and white and in colour, take us to some of the 82 national booths of this book art contest, accompanied by atmospheric piano music.
- Who directed Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them?
- Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them was directed by Peter Rocha.
- How long is Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them?
- Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- What genre is Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them?
- Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them is a Documentary film.
- Where was Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them produced?
- Books Are Bread and Human Beings Need Them was produced in East Germany.