New in the cinema: “Anselm The Rushing of Time” about Anselm Kiefer

One of the most important German directors circles around one of the most important German artists: Wim Wenders was inspired by Anselm Kiefer and his philosophy. In his documentary essay, the 78-year-old filmmaker does not recount the vita of the 78-year-old painter who designed the Iron Curtain in the Vienna State Opera this season, but rather created an independent work of art over two years. It starts with Kiefer’s sculptures in his 40-hectare studio in Barjac, southern France.

Art remains the framework of the film. Kiefer is shown attacking the gigantic formats with the flamethrower. Nevertheless, Wenders doesn’t just leave the film – like “Pina” – shot in 3D, to mere navel-gazing. “The Rushing of Time” is an exuberant potpourri of documentary footage of the present, game scenes from the past with Kiefer’s son as his alter ego. Kiefer’s work, which is deeply rooted in the confrontation with the German past, becomes clear when Paul Celan’s self-recorded “Death Fugue” can be heard. The person who actually hardly has a say in all of this is Anselm Kiefer himself. (APA)

“Anselm – the rush of time”, 94 min., R.: Wim Wenders, now in the cinema HHHHII

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