Klaus Wildenhahn, one of the Federal Republic's most important documentary filmmakers, will celebrate his 80th birthday on June 19. In his presence, we will show 498, THIRD AVENUE (FRG 1967, June 23), a film about the choreographer Merce Cunningham and his dance ensemble. Wildenhahn shows dance as work: strain and exhaustion, but also fun and fan-tasy. A choreography evolves. In a diary-like fashion, the film conveys an impression of the troupe's obsession and strict discipline. The 14-film DVD box "Klaus Wildenhahn – Dokumentarist im Fernsehen. 1965–1991" will also be presented. It has just come out at absolut MEDIEN and is edited by Hans-Michael Bock (CineGraph Hamburg), Christa Donner and Peter Paul Kubitz (Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum für Film und Fernsehen). An event of the Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum für Film und Fernsehen, absolut MEDIEN and CineGraph Hamburg.
