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Der Auftrag

September 29, 1988 0h 4m

Originally released in 1988. Der Auftrag is a documentary film. directed by Jochen Kraußer. At just 4 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Gerry Wolff

Synopsis

This documentary reports on the master potter Otto Engelmann from Klingmühl, who was commissioned to make black painted clay heads of Karl Marx in the spring of 1973. Engelmann briefly explains the individual work steps from mixing the casting slip to firing the clay heads and then painting them. An old craft is vividly captured on camera and accompanied by original sou

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 0h 4m 4 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Der Auftrag about?

This documentary reports on the master potter Otto Engelmann from Klingmühl, who was commissioned to make black painted clay heads of Karl Marx in the spring of 1973. Engelmann briefly explains th...

Who directed Der Auftrag?

Der Auftrag was directed by Jochen Kraußer.

How long is Der Auftrag?

Der Auftrag has a runtime of 0 hours and 4 minutes (4 minutes total).

When was Der Auftrag released?

Der Auftrag was released on September 29, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Der Auftrag?

The main cast of Der Auftrag includes Gerry Wolff.