Duerers Heritage (1996)

Dammbeck, himself an alumnus of the Leipzig Academy for Graphic and Book Design, presents the origins of the new German realism developed by the so-called Leipzig School, which took place in the context of socialist-realist dogma in the GDR before the Wall was built in 1961. After the Wall came down in 1989, what happened to the major Leipzig School painters Werner Tübke and Bernhard Heisig, who had been called “Dürer’s red heirs” by West German journalists in the 1970s? In the film, Tübke, Heisig, and former GDR officials who were involved with the cultural scene in Leipzig at the time talk about modernism, conformism, political pressure, party discipline, personal claims, and fading memory. The documentary paints an insightful, often critical picture of early East German art history.

Director: Lutz Dammbeck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Cast

Music: J.U. Lensing
Editing: Margot Neubert-Marić
Production: Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duerers Heritage about?
Dammbeck, himself an alumnus of the Leipzig Academy for Graphic and Book Design, presents the origins of the new German realism developed by the so-called Leipzig School, which took place in the context of socialist-realist dogma in the GDR before the Wall was built in 1961. After the Wall came down in 1989, what happened to the major Leipzig School painters Werner Tübke and Bernhard Heisig, who had been called “Dürer’s red heirs” by West German journalists in the 1970s? In the film, Tübke, Heisig, and former GDR officials who were involved with the cultural scene in Leipzig at the time talk about modernism, conformism, political pressure, party discipline, personal claims, and fading memory. The documentary paints an insightful, often critical picture of early East German art history.
Who directed Duerers Heritage?
Duerers Heritage was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
Who stars in Duerers Heritage?
Duerers Heritage stars Bernhard Heisig, Sonja Kurella, Werner Tübke, Heinrich Witz.
How long is Duerers Heritage?
Duerers Heritage has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Duerers Heritage?
Duerers Heritage is a Documentary film.
Where was Duerers Heritage produced?
Duerers Heritage was produced in Germany.