Strange Culture

Until November 15, the exhibition "Seized" will be on view at Art Laboratory Berlin. Among others, the show focuses on the artist and scientist Steve Kurtz, who in 2004 was suspected of and charged with bio-terrorism by the FBI. Director Lynn Hershman Leeson deals with this case that caused an international stir in her most recent film STRANGE CULTURE (USA 2007, Nov. 2). Based on documentary recordings, interviews, short acting scenes and comics, she examines the accusations made against Kurtz. This film is part of an international campaign in which famous artists such as Tilda Swinton show their solidarity with Kurtz. After the screening, there will be a discussion with Eberhard Schultz (lawyer), Mark C. Donfried (Institute for Cultural Diplomacy), Christian de Lutz, and Regine Rapp (both Art Laboratory Berlin).