The Master Game
Originally released in 1998. The Master Game is a documentary film. directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
Starring Lutz Dammbeck
Synopsis
At the Vienna Art Academy in 1994, an unidentified person painted over 27 works by Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer. Rainer had become world-famous for his abstract art and, in particular, for his over-layering of photographs and overpainting of his own and other artists’ works. But who painted over the “overpainter”? Speculation rages: Did he attack his works himself? A year later, an unsigned letter surfaces claiming responsibility for the act directed against Rainer – and modern art in general – and accusing the artist of being complicit with “destructive modernism.” At the same time, Austria is shaken by a series of mail bombs by the Bajuwarian Liberation Army, in response to the supposed threat to Austria’s “German identity.” Are there connections between the overpainting event and the mail bombs? Or is this all just a game? A dream? Or perhaps a hallucination?
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Lutz Dammbeck Filmproduktion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Master Game about?
At the Vienna Art Academy in 1994, an unidentified person painted over 27 works by Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer. Rainer had become world-famous for his abstract art and, in particular, for his ov...
Who directed The Master Game?
The Master Game was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
How long is The Master Game?
The Master Game has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was The Master Game released?
The Master Game was released on October 30, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Master Game?
The main cast of The Master Game includes Lutz Dammbeck.