Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde (2014)

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Emil Nolde was a Nazi – and so what, asks contemporary German artist Daniel Richter. “It’s a moralistic debate. A debate, that mirrors the moralism and bigottery of a generation that seems to think, that the world is a moral playground.” Emil Nolde’s relationship to the Nazi-regime in the Third Reich has given rise to immense discussions within the last months. For decades the broader public had a picture of Nolde being one of the “entartete” artists as well as being prohibited painting by the Nazi-regime. Though this on the surface is true, it was the result of a great disappointment to Nolde. For years, he had strived to become “the” artist of the Thrid Reich, praising his own art as true, German, anti-French and anti-Jewish. Possible competitors within the German art world like Max Pechstein he actively denounced to the Nazi authorities.

Director: Marc-Christoph Wagner
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 31 min
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Cast

Editing: Kamilla Bruus
Production: Louisiana Channel
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

artist, art, art history, expressionism, political repression

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde about?
Emil Nolde was a Nazi – and so what, asks contemporary German artist Daniel Richter. “It’s a moralistic debate. A debate, that mirrors the moralism and bigottery of a generation that seems to think, that the world is a moral playground.” Emil Nolde’s relationship to the Nazi-regime in the Third Reich has given rise to immense discussions within the last months. For decades the broader public had a picture of Nolde being one of the “entartete” artists as well as being prohibited painting by the Nazi-regime. Though this on the surface is true, it was the result of a great disappointment to Nolde. For years, he had strived to become “the” artist of the Thrid Reich, praising his own art as true, German, anti-French and anti-Jewish. Possible competitors within the German art world like Max Pechstein he actively denounced to the Nazi authorities.
Who directed Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde?
Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde was directed by Marc-Christoph Wagner.
Who stars in Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde?
Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde stars Daniel Richter.
How long is Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde?
Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
What genre is Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde?
Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde is a Documentary film.
Where was Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde produced?
Daniel Richter on Emil Nolde was produced in Germany.