Overview
This documentary reports on the master potter Otto Engelmann from Klingmühl, who was commissioned to make black painted clay heads of Karl Marx in the spring of 1973. Engelmann briefly explains the individual work steps from mixing the casting slip to firing the clay heads and then painting them. An old craft is vividly captured on camera and accompanied by original sou
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Der Auftrag?
Der Auftrag was directed by Jochen Kraußer.
Where was Der Auftrag produced?
It was produced by companies including DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme in East Germany.
Der Auftrag Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Der Auftrag wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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