Anselm
dir. Wim Wenders · 2023
Being alive involves a continuous exploration of creativity and the interplay between personal history and artistic expression.
Anselm Kiefer stands amidst the remnants of history, his canvases echoing the weight of myth and memory. As Wim Wenders captures the essence of Kiefer's creative process over two years, viewers are drawn into a world where the boundaries of film and painting dissolve. Watching this film is like stepping into a dreamscape, where each frame invites contemplation and reflection on the nature of art itself.
This unique cinematic experience dives deep into an artist’s work and reveals his life path, inspiration, and creative process. It explores his fascination with myth and history. Past and present are interwoven to diffuse the line between film and painting, allowing the audience to be completely immersed in the remarkable world of one of the greatest contemporary artists, Anselm Kiefer. Wim Wenders shot this unique portrait over the course of two years in stunning 3D.
Talking points
- the role of myth in contemporary art
- the impact of historical context on artistic expression
- the relationship between film and visual art
- the nature of artistic obsession
