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Life? or Theatre?

20121h 25mFrans Weisz
IMDb 7.3

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A stunningly-crafted documentary that brings to life German-Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon in all her yearning for love and creative expression, her struggle to come to terms with her family history, and whose passion for beauty came face-to-face with the harsh reality of 1940s Europe. The title of this film comes from her remarkable 700-page painted life story in which she asks, “Where does life stop and art begin?” Director Franz Weisz masterfully weaves together interviews with people who knew her, family photographs, excerpts from a 1980 biopic, images of Charlotte’s vibrant paintings and a previously-unknown letter containing a shocking revelation.

DocumentaryHistory
World War IiAuschwitz-birkenau Concentration CampHistorical FigureJewish GirlFemale PainterCharlotte Salomon

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What is Life? or Theatre? (2012) about?

A stunningly-crafted documentary that brings to life German-Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon in all her yearning for love and creative expression, her struggle to come to terms with her family history, and whose passion for beauty came face-to-face with the harsh reality of 1940s Europe. The title of this film comes from her remarkable 700-page painted life story in which she asks, “Where does…

Who stars in Life? or Theatre??

Life? or Theatre? stars Birgit Doll. The film was directed by Frans Weisz.

How long is Life? or Theatre??

Life? or Theatre? has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012.

Is Life? or Theatre? worth watching?

Life? or Theatre? holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Documentary, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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