Film Lens
UNLIKE U presents the clandestine world of trainwriters in Berlin, focusing on a subculture of spray paint artists who tag trams and underground trains. The film features four generations of artists, with the oldest being over 40 years old and the youngest just 17. This age diversity illustrates the evolution of their art form and the varying experiences within this underground community.
The documentary captures the thrill and danger associated with trainwriting, as artists recount their remarkable histories of tagging trains, with some claiming to have tagged over 1,000 vehicles. The film provides insight into the passion that drives these individuals to create in a world that is criminal and forbidden, emphasizing the risks they take for their art.
Why Watch
- •Meet Berlin's diverse trainwriting artists.
- •Find out about the risks of tagging trains.
- •See the evolution of graffiti art in Berlin.
Did You Know
•The oldest artist featured is over 40 years old.
•The youngest artist is just 17 years old.
•Some artists claim to have tagged over 1,000 vehicles.
Perfect For
Graffiti art enthusiastsUrban culture fansBerlin history buffs