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Original Language:German
Ulrike Ottinger Nomad from the Lake
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1 hr 25 minDocumentary
Ulrike Ottinger is an exceptional filmmaker and artist Her cinematic universe has influenced entire generations As a young woman she brought the international art world to the sleepy town of Konstanz It all began on the shores of Lake Constance where Ulrike Ottinger was born and where she still often spends time Filmmaker Brigitte Kramer chose to begin her film at Lake Constance since she too shares Ottingers birthplace and a great love of these waters This is also where the filmmakers own artistic development began not least as a result of her encounter with Ottinger and her work Other fellow travellers and friends appearing in this film include art historian Katharina Sykora collector and curator Ingvild Goetz film historian Ulrich Gregor philosopher Bernd Scherer and actor Irm Hermann Using this common ground as a starting point for an exploration of Ottingers substantial oeuvre this documentary provides a keen insight into the artists life and work
DirectorBrigitte Kramer
