Color Test: The Red Flag movie poster

Color Test: The Red Flag

December 31, 1968 0h 12m

Originally released in 1968. Color Test: The Red Flag is a documentary film. directed by Gerd Conradt. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Hans Behringer, Gerd Conradt, and Enzio Edschmid

Synopsis

Gerd Conradt films men carrying a red flag in a relay race through Berlin, to hoist it on the balcony of the current Mayor’s seat. A cinematic experiment based on Eadweard Muybridge, Andy Warhol and New American Cinema. A study in men, movements and a symbol. This is the 7th part of this series of film exercises. The other 6 parts were staged by Harun Farocki (Part 1), Carlos Bustamante (Part 2), Helke Sander (Part 3), Holger Meins (Part 4), Wolfgang Petersen (Part 5), Philip Werner Sauber (Part 6).

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 31, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 0h 12m 12 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • Deutsche Film- und Fernsehakademie Berlin (DFFB)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Color Test: The Red Flag about?

Gerd Conradt films men carrying a red flag in a relay race through Berlin, to hoist it on the balcony of the current Mayor’s seat. A cinematic experiment based on Eadweard Muybridge, Andy Warhol ...

Who directed Color Test: The Red Flag?

Color Test: The Red Flag was directed by Gerd Conradt.

How long is Color Test: The Red Flag?

Color Test: The Red Flag has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).

When was Color Test: The Red Flag released?

Color Test: The Red Flag was released on December 31, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Color Test: The Red Flag?

The main cast of Color Test: The Red Flag includes Hans Behringer, Gerd Conradt, Enzio Edschmid, Kai Ehlers, Thomas Giefer.