Der Auftrag
Synopsis
This documentary reports on the master potter Otto Engelmann from Klingmühl, who was commissioned to make black painted clay heads of Karl Marx in the spring of 1973. Engelmann briefly explains the individual work steps from mixing the casting slip to firing the clay heads and then painting them. An old craft is vividly captured on camera and accompanied by original sou
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jochen Kraußer
- Screenplay & Story
- Jochen Kraußer
- Original Title
- Der Auftrag
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 4m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jochen Kraußer
Jochen Kraußer
Rainer M. Schulz
Lilo Weiße
Department Leadership Roster
Rainer M. Schulz
Director of Photography
Jochen Kraußer
Director
Jochen Kraußer
Screenplay
Lilo Weiße
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Der Auftrag.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Der Auftrag
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Der Auftrag about?
This documentary reports on the master potter Otto Engelmann from Klingmühl, who was commissioned to make black painted clay heads of Karl Marx in the spring of 1973. Engelmann briefly explains the individual work steps from mixing the casting slip to firing the clay heads and then painting them. An old craft is vividly captured on camera and accompanied by original sou
Who directed Der Auftrag?
Der Auftrag was directed by Jochen Kraußer.
Who stars in Der Auftrag?
The principal cast of Der Auftrag includes Gerry Wolff.
When was Der Auftrag released and how long is it?
Der Auftrag was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 4m.