The Painter Came From a Foreign Land (1989)

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In this film, Dammbeck explores his own decision to relocate to Hamburg, West Germany, and tries to sort out his past as an artist. In the process, he interviews artists Cornelia Schleime, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling, and Hans Scheib, who had been core members of the alternative art scene in East Germany. They had all worked together in the 8mm scene and organized or planned multimedia and crossover exhibitions, including Tangents I in 1976-77 and the First Leipzig Autumn Salon in 1984. Each left for West Germany in the mid-1980s. What has become of their former artistic strategies and positions? How do they deal with their past? What is the force behind their art now? And how do they cope with the western art market?

Director: Lutz Dammbeck
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Eberhard Geick, Hartmut E. Lange
Production: Multimedia Film und Fernseh, WDR, Südwestfunk
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Lutz Dammbeck
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Painter Came From a Foreign Land about?
In this film, Dammbeck explores his own decision to relocate to Hamburg, West Germany, and tries to sort out his past as an artist. In the process, he interviews artists Cornelia Schleime, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling, and Hans Scheib, who had been core members of the alternative art scene in East Germany. They had all worked together in the 8mm scene and organized or planned multimedia and crossover exhibitions, including Tangents I in 1976-77 and the First Leipzig Autumn Salon in 1984. Each left for West Germany in the mid-1980s. What has become of their former artistic strategies and positions? How do they deal with their past? What is the force behind their art now? And how do they cope with the western art market?
Who directed The Painter Came From a Foreign Land?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
Who stars in The Painter Came From a Foreign Land?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land stars Lutz Dammbeck, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling, Cornelia Schleime, Hans Scheib.
How long is The Painter Came From a Foreign Land?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is The Painter Came From a Foreign Land?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land is a Documentary film.
Where was The Painter Came From a Foreign Land produced?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land was produced in Germany.