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Egon Schiele, death and the maiden

Label
Egon Schiele, death and the maiden
Language
ger
Characteristic
videorecording
Intended audience
Not rated
Main title
Egon Schiele
Medium
electronic resource
Runtime
110
Series statement
Film Movement series
Sub title
death and the maiden
Summary
At the beginning of the 20th century, Egon Schiele is one of the most provocative artists in Vienna. His life and work are driven by beautiful women and an era that is coming to an end. Two women will have a lasting impact on him - his sister and first muse Gerti, and 17 year old Wally, arguably Schiele's one true love, immortalized in his famous painting 'Death and the Maiden'. Schiele's radical paintings scandalize Viennese society while daring artists like Gustav Klimt and art agents alike are sensing the exceptional. But Egon Schiele is also prepared to go beyond his own pain and to sacrifice love and life for his art
Target audience
adult
Technique
live action
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Tod und MädchenDeath and the maiden
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