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Ulrike Ottinger
Ulrike Ottinger – die Nomadin vom See | Ulrike Ottinger – nomad from the lake by Brigitte Kramer
DEU 2012, Panorama
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 Ottinger’s birthplace and a great love of these waters. This is also where the filmmaker’s 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 Ottinger’s substantial oeuvre, this documentary provides a keen insight into the artist’s life and work. In 2011, Ottinger’s creative output was celebrated in two major solo exhibitions and retrospectives of her films; she also received the Hannah Höch Award. In addition, this year’s Berlinale will honour Ulrike Ottinger with the Special Teddy – Queer Film Award.
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Zazie de Paris, Veruschka von Lehndorff
They came to the premiere of the film.
Ulrike Ottinger – die Nomadin vom See · Panorama · Feb 15, 2012
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Brigitte Kramer, Ulrike Ottinger
The director and her protagonist.
Ulrike Ottinger – die Nomadin vom See · Panorama · Feb 15, 2012
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Veruschka Gräfin von Lehndorff, Ulrike Ottinger
The actress and the filmmaker at the party of the TEDDY AWARDs. Brigitte Kramer made a documentary portrait of Ulrike Ottinger who was awarded a Special TEDDY AWARD.
Ulrike Ottinger – die Nomadin vom See · Panorama · Teddy Award · Feb 17, 2012