Bernhard Heisig
Synopsis
In the mists of war and violence, the Harlequin, trumpet in hand, drifts through ravaged landscape passing a cripple and a marionette: Bernhard Heisig's pictorial worlds shock the viewer by depicting the great dramas of German history. Both a victim and a perpetrator in World War II and in the GDR dictatorship, the artist's search for sense and truth led him to his moving image formulas. Director Reiner E. Moritz converses with the renowned ex-principal of the Leipzig Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst (Academy of Visual Arts) about his work, which influenced the development of art for many decades in the rigid GDR system.
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- Director
- Reiner E. Moritz
- Original Title
- Bernhard Heisig
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 53m
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Reiner E. Moritz
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Reiner E. Moritz
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What is Bernhard Heisig about?
In the mists of war and violence, the Harlequin, trumpet in hand, drifts through ravaged landscape passing a cripple and a marionette: Bernhard Heisig's pictorial worlds shock the viewer by depicting the great dramas of German history. Both a victim and a perpetrator in World War II and in the GDR dictatorship, the artist's search for sense and truth led him to his moving image formulas. Director Reiner E. Moritz converses with the renowned ex-principal of the Leipzig Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst (Academy of Visual Arts) about his work, which influenced the development of art for many decades in the rigid GDR system.
Who directed Bernhard Heisig?
Bernhard Heisig was directed by Reiner E. Moritz.
Who stars in Bernhard Heisig?
The principal cast of Bernhard Heisig includes Bernhard Heisig.
When was Bernhard Heisig released and how long is it?
Bernhard Heisig was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 53m.