Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow
Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow

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Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow

2011
Movie
105 min
English

The film bears witness to German artist Anselm Kiefer's alchemical creative processes and renders in film, as a cinematic journey, the personal universe he has built at his hill-studio estate in the South of France.

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Brett Cameron HarveyGenres: Documentary, Art

Plot Summary

This documentary explores the monumental and often controversial artistic endeavors of German artist Anselm Kiefer. It delves into his expansive studio spaces in Germany and France, showcasing his process and the evolution of his thought-provoking and historically charged work. The film offers a rare glimpse into the mind of an artist grappling with memory, mythology, and the weight of history through his colossal creations.

Critical Reception

Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow received acclaim for its intimate portrait of a significant contemporary artist and its stunning visuals of his immense works. Critics praised its depth in exploring Kiefer's themes and its immersive quality, though some found its pacing deliberate. Audiences appreciated the access it provided to the artist's world and the scale of his artistic output.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually arresting depiction of Anselm Kiefer's massive installations.

  • Lauded for offering deep insight into the artist's creative process and thematic concerns.

  • Noted for its contemplative pace, which some found to be a strength and others a drawback.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Over Your Cities Grass Will Grow,' is derived from a phrase in a poem by the German poet Paul Celan, who was a significant influence on Anselm Kiefer's work, reflecting on the aftermath of the Holocaust and the cyclical nature of destruction and regrowth.

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