La Villette movie poster

La Villette

July 17, 1990 0h 53m

Originally released in 1990. La Villette is a documentary film. directed by Gerd Kroske. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Jürgen Böttcher, Christoph Tannert, and Maurice Najman

Synopsis

Only two months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, in January 1990, almost two hundred controversial East German visual and performance artists—including Jürgen Böttcher, the Autoperforation Artists, AG Geige, Via Lewandowsky, Trak Wendisch, Conny Hege, Klaus Killisch, Helga Paris and Hanns Schimansky—presented works rarely shown in the GDR at the exhibition space in the former La Villette slaughterhouses on the outskirts of Paris.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 17, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 0h 53m 53 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Villette about?

Only two months after the fall of the Berlin Wall, in January 1990, almost two hundred controversial East German visual and performance artists—including Jürgen Böttcher, the Autoperforation Ar...

Who directed La Villette?

La Villette was directed by Gerd Kroske.

How long is La Villette?

La Villette has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).

When was La Villette released?

La Villette was released on July 17, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in La Villette?

The main cast of La Villette includes Jürgen Böttcher, Christoph Tannert, Maurice Najman.