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The Genius of Gothic Art
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The Genius of Gothic Art

2021-05-02 · 53 min · ★ 7.5

Documentary · History · TV Movie

Death and the devil, nudity and eroticism, horror in blazing colours, Gothic art cast a spell over people 500 years ago. In these image-poor times, art deliberately and skilfully played with the emotions of the viewer, triggering fear, devotion, but also rapture. Art documentary on German gothic art of the late-middle ages.

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Directors
Grit Lederer
Production companies
Medea Film Factory, RBB, ARTE
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

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Nina WestNina WestSelf - Narrator (voice)
Hans Henrik WöhlerSelf - Narrator (voice)
Roland KrischelRoland KrischelSelf
Stephan KemperdickStephan KemperdickSelf
Julien ChapuisJulien ChapuisSelf
Svea JanzenSvea JanzenSelf
Michael RothMichael RothSelf

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