First Leipzig Autumn Salon (2008)
In 1984, the “First Leipzig Autumn Salon” took place – a risk and a caesura for Dammbeck. Bypassing every state institution, six painters, sculptors and filmmakers organised an art exhibition. It was the first and last of its kind. This recapture of public space through art challenged the government’s monopoly on power and triggered similar activities by other artists in the art centres of the GDR. A brave signal to the SED who saw this exhibition as a “counter-revolutionary development”. After that, there were only two options: regress or leave.
Director: Lutz Dammbeck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Editing: Lutz Dammbeck
Production: Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is First Leipzig Autumn Salon about?
- In 1984, the “First Leipzig Autumn Salon” took place – a risk and a caesura for Dammbeck. Bypassing every state institution, six painters, sculptors and filmmakers organised an art exhibition. It was the first and last of its kind. This recapture of public space through art challenged the government’s monopoly on power and triggered similar activities by other artists in the art centres of the GDR. A brave signal to the SED who saw this exhibition as a “counter-revolutionary development”. After that, there were only two options: regress or leave.
- Who directed First Leipzig Autumn Salon?
- First Leipzig Autumn Salon was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
- How long is First Leipzig Autumn Salon?
- First Leipzig Autumn Salon has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is First Leipzig Autumn Salon?
- First Leipzig Autumn Salon is a Documentary film.
- Where was First Leipzig Autumn Salon produced?
- First Leipzig Autumn Salon was produced in Germany.