The Painter Came From a Foreign Land
Originally released in 1989. The Painter Came From a Foreign Land is a documentary film. directed by Lutz Dammbeck. At just 43 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lutz Dammbeck, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling, and Cornelia Schleime
Synopsis
In this film, Dammbeck explores his own decision to relocate to Hamburg, West Germany, and tries to sort out his past as an artist. In the process, he interviews artists Cornelia Schleime, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling, and Hans Scheib, who had been core members of the alternative art scene in East Germany. They had all worked together in the 8mm scene and organized or planned multimedia and crossover exhibitions, including Tangents I in 1976-77 and the First Leipzig Autumn Salon in 1984. Each left for West Germany in the mid-1980s. What has become of their former artistic strategies and positions? How do they deal with their past? What is the force behind their art now? And how do they cope with the western art market?
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Multimedia Film und Fernseh
- WDR
- Südwestfunk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Painter Came From a Foreign Land about?
In this film, Dammbeck explores his own decision to relocate to Hamburg, West Germany, and tries to sort out his past as an artist. In the process, he interviews artists Cornelia Schleime, Hans-Hen...
Who directed The Painter Came From a Foreign Land?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land was directed by Lutz Dammbeck.
How long is The Painter Came From a Foreign Land?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land has a runtime of 0 hours and 43 minutes (43 minutes total).
When was The Painter Came From a Foreign Land released?
The Painter Came From a Foreign Land was released on January 31, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Painter Came From a Foreign Land?
The main cast of The Painter Came From a Foreign Land includes Lutz Dammbeck, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling, Cornelia Schleime, Hans Scheib.