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2017107 minAAdocumentary

6.6/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

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Beuys

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Author: Ryan Gilbey

2017107 minAAdocumentary

6.6/ 10(17 ratings)• TMDB

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Joseph Beuys, a key figure in contemporary art, is portrayed through interviews and archival footage that connect his art to social activism.

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Andres Veiel

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Joseph Beuys, a key figure in contemporary art, is portrayed through interviews and archival footage that connect his art to social activism.

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Joseph Beuys, a prominent German artist, is the focus of this 2017 documentary directed by Andres Veiel. The film features interviews and archival footage that illustrate Beuys' integration of art with social and political activism. It captures his iconic performances and installations, revealing his belief in art's potential to inspire societal change. Selected for the Golden Bear competition at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival, the documentary presents a detailed portrait of Beuys as a unique figure in contemporary art.

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The higgledly-piggledy format of this archive-based film offers little reflection or analysis about the charismatic art joker.

Ryan GilbeyRead full article

February 15, 2017

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Why Watch

Meet artist Joseph Beuys and his social impact.
See insights from Olaf Voigtländer and others.
Find out why Beuys is called a truth-teller.

Did You Know

The film was selected for the Golden Bear at the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.
Joseph Beuys is portrayed as a unique truth-teller in the film.
The documentary has a runtime of 107 minutes.

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Contemporary art enthusiastsFans of German cinemaDocumentary lovers

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Who directed the documentary Beuys?

Beuys was directed by Andres Veiel.

What year was the documentary Beuys released?

The documentary Beuys was released in 2017.

What was Beuys selected for at the Berlin International Film Festival?

Beuys was selected to compete for the Golden Bear in the main competition section of the 67th Berlin International Film Festival.

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Berlin International Film Festival

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