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Anselm: A Cinematic Journey into the Soul of an Artist

Beyond the Canvas: Exploring the World of Anselm Kiefer through Wim Wenders' Lens

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Jul 28, 2025
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I recently decided to finally watch "Anselm." I'd seen it pop up on a streaming service, a documentary about the German artist Anselm Kiefer, directed by Wim Wenders, and my curiosity was piqued. I knew Kiefer by name, but wasn't deeply familiar with his work, so I was looking forward to learning more about this prominent painter and sculptor.

The film i…

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