Thursday, May 11, 2017, 8 pm
Venue: Gloria Kino, Friedrich-Ebert-Str.3, 34117 Kassel
Joseph Beuys, the man with the hat, known for his use of felt and the Fettecke, or corner of fat—thirty years after his death he appears as a visionary ahead of his time. In a fascinating film, Andres Veiel has succeeded in making him come alive once again, largely through archive materials. In cooperation with the documenta archiv, Stiftung 7000 Eichen, and documenta forum, Filmladen Kassel presents a preview of the much-discussed film on May 11, 2017 at 8 pm at Gloria Kino. documenta archiv is pleased to have contributed visual materials for the film.
Following the screening, director Andres Veiel shares insights about his work, in conversation with journalist Elke Bockhorst.
Dieter Schwerdtle: Joseph Beuys' "Aktion 7000 Eichen", Inventory Number: docA, MS, d7, 10040670
Dieter Schwerdtle: Joseph Beuys' "Aktion 7000 Eichen", Plantation of the first tree on the Friedrichsplatz, Inventory Number: docA, MS, d7, 10040675
Dieter Schwerdtle: Joseph Beuys' "Aktion 7000 Eichen", Friedrichsplatz with 7000 basalt stones , Inventory Number: docA, MS, d7, 10041146