Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal
Synopsis
The Schwitters scandal was pure DADA! While he was alive, Schwitters provoked the art world with his one-man Dada movement Merz, which united painting, sculpture, architecture and literature in fragments. After his death he hit the headlines due to several sensational inheritance lawsuits involving his heirs, a mistress, the Norwegian government, and the Marlborough Gallery - which had gained notoriety in the Rothko scandal. Looking back on Schwitters’ life and work, this film unravels a bizarre story of deceit, intrigue, power and money.
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- Director
- Simon Chu
- Original Title
- Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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What is Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal about?
The Schwitters scandal was pure DADA! While he was alive, Schwitters provoked the art world with his one-man Dada movement Merz, which united painting, sculpture, architecture and literature in fragments. After his death he hit the headlines due to several sensational inheritance lawsuits involving his heirs, a mistress, the Norwegian government, and the Marlborough Gallery - which had gained notoriety in the Rothko scandal. Looking back on Schwitters’ life and work, this film unravels a bizarre story of deceit, intrigue, power and money.
Who directed Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal?
Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal was directed by Simon Chu.
Who stars in Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal?
The principal cast of Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal includes Andrew Graham-Dixon, Brian Sewell.
When was Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal released and how long is it?
Kurt Schwitters: The Schwitters Scandal was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 50m.