Die Legende vom Nil
Synopsis
The Swiss painter Paul Klee (1879-1940), who believed his ancestors came from North Africa, traveled to Egypt in 1928. He visited Tunesia in 1914, together with August Macke. The light and colors there influenced him a lot. German documentary filmmaker Rüdiger Sünner travels through Egypt with Klee's diary in his luggage. This film essay shows Klee's paintings, sepia toned filmed sequences of early 1990s Egypt, and tells of old Egyptian myths (Osiris and his adventures in the underworld) from the Book of the Dead, stories that deeply inspired Paul Klee.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rüdiger Sünner
- Screenplay & Story
- Rüdiger Sünner
- Original Title
- Die Legende vom Nil
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rüdiger Sünner
Rüdiger Sünner
Department Leadership Roster
Rüdiger Sünner
Director
Rüdiger Sünner
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Die Legende vom Nil.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Legende vom Nil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Legende vom Nil about?
The Swiss painter Paul Klee (1879-1940), who believed his ancestors came from North Africa, traveled to Egypt in 1928. He visited Tunesia in 1914, together with August Macke. The light and colors there influenced him a lot. German documentary filmmaker Rüdiger Sünner travels through Egypt with Klee's diary in his luggage. This film essay shows Klee's paintings, sepia toned filmed sequences of early 1990s Egypt, and tells of old Egyptian myths (Osiris and his adventures in the underworld) from the Book of the Dead, stories that deeply inspired Paul Klee.
Who directed Die Legende vom Nil?
Die Legende vom Nil was directed by Rüdiger Sünner.
Who stars in Die Legende vom Nil?
The principal cast of Die Legende vom Nil includes Not specified.
When was Die Legende vom Nil released and how long is it?
Die Legende vom Nil was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.