Otto Dix: The Painter is the Eyes of the World

Overview

This is the first documentary to illuminate Neue Sachlichkeit against the backdrop of the Weimar Republic and National Socialism. Dix’s works—including the key Metropolis triptych (1928–29), the great psychological portraits, and, last but not least, the landscapes with their hidden symbolism, painted during the years he spent at Lake Constance—form the starting point for this exploration of his oeuvre. They are placed in a context with works of art by George Grosz, Rudolf Schlichter, and Christian Schad, creating a new perspective on this crucial chapter in German art history.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1989

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

Germany

Production

WocomoDocs

Director

Reiner Moritz

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt5360610