Karel Appel, Composer
Originally released in 1961. Karel Appel, Composer is a documentary film. directed by Ed van der Elsken. At just 16 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Karel Appel and Frits Weiland
Synopsis
In 1960, Utrecht University took over the Studio for Electronic Music from Philips. In this studio in Utrecht, composers and artists worked on their own compositions. In 1961, Jan Vrijman made a film about Karel Appel, De werkelijkheid van Karel Appel, and Appel himself made a musical composition for this film in the studio in Utrecht. Van der Elsken films and photographs Appel during the composition of his Musique Barbare, as well as recording conversations on tape; the film is in fact a kind of collage of film, photographs and sound. As well as an exceptional record of Karel Appel’s working process, this film is a unique documentation of the studio and therefore a significant piece of Dutch musical history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1961
65 years ago
Runtime
0h 16m
16 minutes total
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Karel Appel, Composer about?
In 1960, Utrecht University took over the Studio for Electronic Music from Philips. In this studio in Utrecht, composers and artists worked on their own compositions. In 1961, Jan Vrijman made a fi...
Who directed Karel Appel, Composer?
Karel Appel, Composer was directed by Ed van der Elsken.
How long is Karel Appel, Composer?
Karel Appel, Composer has a runtime of 0 hours and 16 minutes (16 minutes total).
When was Karel Appel, Composer released?
Karel Appel, Composer was released on January 1, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Karel Appel, Composer?
The main cast of Karel Appel, Composer includes Karel Appel, Frits Weiland.