Kollwitz and Her Children (1971)
Kollwitzplatz, Prenzlauer Berg: Children are playing and climbing all over the monument to Käthe Kollwitz, frowning adults are watching them. What would Gustav Seitz, the creator of the sculpture, say? Christa Mühl has asked him but reveals his answer only when the adults have finally disappeared. Until then, she constructs explosive matter as light as a feather, set to Belgian cembalo jazz and with the perky montage style that characterises her early documentary work. After Karl-Eduard von Schnitzler himself had the most controversial scene cut, the film could be broadcast on television and triggered a lively discussion about the practical value of art.
Director: Christa Mühl
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: September 27, 1971
Screenplay
Cinematography: Christiane Kunow
Editing: Karin Döring
Production: Hochschule für Film und Fernsehen der DDR
Country: East Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Christa Mühl
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kollwitz and Her Children about?
- Kollwitzplatz, Prenzlauer Berg: Children are playing and climbing all over the monument to Käthe Kollwitz, frowning adults are watching them. What would Gustav Seitz, the creator of the sculpture, say? Christa Mühl has asked him but reveals his answer only when the adults have finally disappeared. Until then, she constructs explosive matter as light as a feather, set to Belgian cembalo jazz and with the perky montage style that characterises her early documentary work. After Karl-Eduard von Schnitzler himself had the most controversial scene cut, the film could be broadcast on television and triggered a lively discussion about the practical value of art.
- Who directed Kollwitz and Her Children?
- Kollwitz and Her Children was directed by Christa Mühl.
- How long is Kollwitz and Her Children?
- Kollwitz and Her Children has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Kollwitz and Her Children?
- Kollwitz and Her Children is a Documentary film.
- Where was Kollwitz and Her Children produced?
- Kollwitz and Her Children was produced in East Germany.