Wolfgang Mattheuer

Overview

Wolfgang Mattheuer, together with Bernhard Heisig and Werner Tübke, is one of the main protagonists of the Leipzig School. With works such as Behind the Seven Mountains (1973) the graphic artist, painter and sculptor is one of the most controversial and yet most celebrated artists of the former GDR. With the use of mythology, literary references, and ambiguous details, he subverted the ideological edicts of the system. This film presents the great works of this reserved, yet perceptive ‘picture maker’. An insightful interview with Mattheuer introduces us to his eclectic visual world and his metaphorical response to contemporary events and the GDR regime.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1991

Original language

English

Cast

Norbert Gastell,Wolfgang Mattheuer

Director

Reiner E. Moritz

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt32096549