Egon Schiele: Death and the Maiden
At the beginning of the 20th century Egon Schiele is one of the most provocative artists in Vienna. His life and work are driven by beautiful women and an era that is coming to an end. Two women will have a lasting impact on him – his sister and first muse Gerti, and 17 year old Wally, arguably Schiele’s one true love, immortalized in his famous painting ‘Death and the Maiden’. Schiele’s radical paintings scandalize Viennese society while daring artists like Gustav Klimt and art agents alike are sensing the exceptional. But Egon Schiele is also prepared to go beyond his own pain and to sacrifice love and life for his art.
Cast
- Noah Saavedra
- Maresi Riegner
- Valerie Pachner
DVD Features
Deleted Scenes
Interview with the Director and the Writer
Casting and Rehearsal Featurettes
Short film Nothing Happens.
Discs: 1
- "This film presents a fascinating biographical story as well as an interesting historical perspective on life in Austria and Vienna at the beginning of the twentieth century. The actors and actresses are refreshing young newcomers to film. "
- "[T]he film EGON SCHIELE – DEATH AND THE MAIDEN celebrates the exceptional artist with wonderful cinematography (Carsten Thiele gets to quite literally paint with light) under the direction of Dieter Berner. Every detail in the film is lovingly taken care of, every tiny role cast to perfection (for instance with Nina Proll as a Prater entertainer)."
Awards & Recognition
Best Actress
Austrian Film Award
Busan Int'l. Film Festival
Zurich Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
Nashville Film Festival
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