GERHARD RICHTER – PAINTING

GERHARD RICHTER – PAINTING, 2011
Germany | DVD, Color, 98' | German
Director: Corinna Belz

Gerhard Richter, one of today's most important painters, is also described as “the painter who succeeded in bringing painting into the 21st century.” He has won numerous international awards, and his exhibitions attract great interest all over the world. In the film, director Corinna Belz visits the artist in his studio and follows the production process of some of his paintings. The result is a unique documentary that goes far beyond traditional and mostly academic artist portraits, bearing the traces of the director's sensitive interest.