Werk ohne Autor

Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

An overwhelming historical drama that covers thirty years in the life of a grand artist. The film asks the question whether a society can be judged by the art it produces and explores the dynamics between art and political morality.

Kurt grew up in Germany during the Second World War. When he runs into Elisabeth at the Faculty of Arts, the two instantly fall in love. Elisabeth’s father, professor Seeband, is not overly impressed by Kurt and thinks his daughter would be better off without him. Both men are connected by events from the past, and the dubious role that Seeband played during the Second World War casts a shadow over his existence. When Kurt finds out what he stands for and what true art stands for, this also has consequences for his relation to Seeband.

Credits

Director
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Year
2017
Country of production
Germany, Italy
Type
Fiction
Duration
189 minutes
Spoken language
German, Russian
Subtitles
NL
World Sales
Beta Cinema
Dutch distributor
Cinemien