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The Genius of Gothic Art
Death and the devil, nudity and eroticism, horror in blazing colours, Gothic art cast a spell over people 500 years ago. In these image-poor times, art deliberately and skilfully played with the emotions of the viewer, triggering fear, devotion, but also rapture. Art documentary on German gothic art of the late-middle ages.
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The Genius of Gothic Art was released May 2, 2021. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Death and the devil, nudity and eroticism, horror in blazing colours, Gothic art cast a spell over people 500 years ago. In these image-poor times, art deliberately and skilfully played with the emotions of the viewer, triggering fear, devotion, but also rapture. Art documentary on German gothic art of the late-middle ages.
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Cast
Nina WestSelf - Narrator (voice)
Roland KrischelSelf
Stephan KemperdickSelf
Julien ChapuisSelf
Svea JanzenSelf
Michael RothSelfCredits
- Directed by
- Grit Lederer
- Written by
- Grit Lederer
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Original title
- Grusel, Glaube und Genie – Gotik!
Production
- Medea Film FactoryGermany
RBBGermany
ARTEGermany