The Reality of Karel Appel

Documentary about the work and the unconventional approach of the painter Karel Appel. The film shows him flinging vast amounts of paint onto the canvas, resulting in dynamic paintings showing an overful, raging, run-away world. In 1962 awarded with a Golden Bear at the Berlinale. (filmcommission.nl)

Release Date

May 31, 1962

Status

Released

Original Title

De werkelijkheid van Karel Appel

Runtime

14min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French, Dutch, English

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