CLOSE UP MARX

The short film "CLOSE UP MARX" / "NAHAUFNAHME MARX" (37 min, 2023) will be shown.
CLOSE UP MARX (c) Justin Time

Event information

Date & Time

Location

Chemnitz

entrance Cultural donation (a hat goes around)

A screening of the film "CLOSE UP MARX" / "NAHAUFNAHME MARX" (37 min, 2023) by Justin Time as part of the project "Baustellensommer der Wandergesell:innen". The film will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker Justin Time and other interview partners.

If the weather is good, the film can be enjoyed open air. If it rains, the event will be moved indoors.  In addition, wheelchair access is possible in good weather, but there is no accessible toilet. There are stairs inside and accessibility is not guaranteed.

About the movie: 

A cinematic investigation of the figure of Karl Marx and his monuments from different systems and time frames. From Chemnitz ("Karl-Marx-Stadt" in GDR times) to Trier, in West Germany, the documentary zooms in on the genesis of new and old Marx monuments. Conversations with eye witnesses open up controversial approaches to Marx, his theory and his statues. The interview footage interlinks with found footage from DEFA material to youtube clips. On a third image level, the camera scans the texture of the monuments. It follows the work traces of modeling the sculptures, exploring a perspective in close up details.

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Organizer

Barrierefreiheit

Awareness team

An intersectionally trained team is available to guests with special needs.

Barrier-free parking spaces available

Marked parking spaces are available near the entrance.

Accessible by wheelchair

No stairs can be expected, a ramp is available if necessary.

Assistance dog welcome

It is possible to bring an assistance dog.

Travelling Journeymen and Women in the European Capital of Culture Region

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.