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First Leipzig Autumn Salon

2008 · 22 min Documentary

In 1984, the “First Leipzig Autumn Salon” took place – a risk and a caesura for Dammbeck. Bypassing every state institution, six painters, sculptors and filmmakers organised an art exhibition. It was the first and last of its kind. This recapture of public space through art challenged the government’s monopoly on power and triggered similar activities by other artists in the art centres of the GDR. A brave signal to the SED who saw this exhibition as a “counter-revolutionary development”. After that, there were only two options: regress or leave.

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Original Title 1. Leipziger Herbstsalon
Year 2008
Country Germany
Genre Documentary
Director Lutz Dammbeck
Runtime 22 min.

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First Leipzig Autumn Salon is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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