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Anselm

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In Anselm, Wim Wenders creates a portrait of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative and important painters and sculptors of our time. Shot in 3D and 6K-resolution, the film presents a cinematic experience of the artist's work which explores human existence and the cyclical nature of history, inspired by literature, poetry, philosophy, science, mythology, and religion. For over two years, Wenders traced Kiefer's path from his native Germany to his current home in France, connecting the stages of his life to the essential places of his career that spans more than five decades.

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Visually thrilling and refreshingly unconventional, Anselm pays mesmerizing tribute to a brilliant artist's life and legacy.

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Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune 02/01/2024
3.5/5
Wim Wenders documentary Anselm...makes sublime and supple use of the finest 3D film experience I can remember. Go to Full Review G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle 01/17/2024
3/4
Kiefer’s legacy is told through his breathtaking work, much of it depicting desolate, bombed-out landscapes. Go to Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle 01/11/2024
3.5/5
It is as unique and thought-provoking as Kiefer’s own epic works. Go to Full Review Javier Ocaña El Pais (Spain) 12/24/2024
The final images of Germany after the war evoke, more than the feeling of guilt, the desire for a new Germany that moves forward, although without ever forgetting. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Philipp Engel Cinemanía (Spain) 12/13/2024
4/5
A documentary about art of great plastic beauty. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Nicolás Dell’Acqua EscribiendoCine 09/20/2024
8/10
Although the pace can be somewhat slow, perhaps due to excess solemnity, the visual beauty and music compensate for this. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Peter R 01/08/2024 Part art film and part documentary. beautifully filmed in 3D a tribute and meditation on Anselm Kiefer, his history, art and craft See more Levi J @Lev77 Mar 31 Absolutely beautiful film about an artist legend from the great Wim Wenders! ...p.s.) even better seeing it in 3-D! :) See more A M @Amazer 07/07/2024 Absolute masterpiece See more Jane B @RT88789498 01/09/2024 I didn't experience Anselm as a great artist - in the movie he comes across as a pretentious egotist, and the work in his various factory "ateliers" as noisy, ugly and pointless. It was painful and depressingl to watch and I left with a splitting headache before the end. See more Don L @RT98863765 12/23/2023 Not really a documentary--more of very, very, slow and more than occasionally pretentious art film. Kiefer's art is often impressive, and this might have made a nice 30-minute long moody art film. But over an hour an a half? Way, way, way too long. See more Fanis M @RT89130903 12/15/2023 It's just a fabulous piece of art! See more Read all reviews
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Wim Wenders

Director

Anselm Kiefer

Self

Wim Wenders

Writer

Karsten Brünig

Producer

Leonard Küßner

Music

Franz Lustig

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Synopsis In Anselm, Wim Wenders creates a portrait of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most innovative and important painters and sculptors of our time. Shot in 3D and 6K-resolution, the film presents a cinematic experience of the artist's work which explores human existence and the cyclical nature of history, inspired by literature, poetry, philosophy, science, mythology, and religion. For over two years, Wenders traced Kiefer's path from his native Germany to his current home in France, connecting the stages of his life to the essential places of his career that spans more than five decades.
Director
Wim Wenders
Producer
Karsten Brünig
Screenwriter
Wim Wenders
Distributor
Sideshow / Janus Films
Production Co
Road Movies Filmproduktion [de]
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
German
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 8, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$42.6K
Runtime
1h 33m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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