Beuys - a film of Andreas Veiel

Director: Andres Veiel, colour and b/w, 107 min., 2015-17

Few 20th century German creative artists were as controversial as performance artist, sculptor, graphic artist, art theorist and occasional Professor Joseph Beuys (1921 – 1986). His work addressed a new, expanded concept of art, including the political shaping of society. Andres Veiel’s documentary embarks upon an extensive hunt for clues, bringing to light a host of unknown archive material and allowing contemporary witnesses like Klaus Staeck the opportunity to talk. What emerges is a collage of visual and audio documents providing viewers with access to Beuys’ complex work.