La Villette
Synopsis
Only two months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, in January 1990, almost two hundred controversial East German visual and performance artists—including Jürgen Böttcher, the Autoperforation Artists, AG Geige, Via Lewandowsky, Trak Wendisch, Conny Hege, Klaus Killisch, Helga Paris and Hanns Schimansky—presented works rarely shown in the GDR at the exhibition space in the former La Villette slaughterhouses on the outskirts of Paris.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gerd Kroske
- Original Title
- La Villette
- Country of Origin
- East Germany, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gerd Kroske
Thomas Plenert
Sieglinde Kruschke
Department Leadership Roster
Gerd Kroske
Director
Sieglinde Kruschke
Editor
Thomas Plenert
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La Villette.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La Villette
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La Villette about?
Only two months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, in January 1990, almost two hundred controversial East German visual and performance artists—including Jürgen Böttcher, the Autoperforation Artists, AG Geige, Via Lewandowsky, Trak Wendisch, Conny Hege, Klaus Killisch, Helga Paris and Hanns Schimansky—presented works rarely shown in the GDR at the exhibition space in the former La Villette slaughterhouses on the outskirts of Paris.
Who directed La Villette?
La Villette was directed by Gerd Kroske.
Who stars in La Villette?
The principal cast of La Villette includes Jürgen Böttcher, Christoph Tannert, Maurice Najman.
When was La Villette released and how long is it?
La Villette was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 53m.