# Anselm (2023)

> Wim Wenders turns Anselm Kiefer’s life, landscapes, and monumental artworks into an immersive meditation on memory, history, and artistic creation.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 93 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Wim Wenders
- Cast: Anselm Kiefer, Anton Wenders, Daniel Kiefer, Ingeborg Bachmann
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27502250/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: poetic, contemplative, intimate, museum day, quiet afternoon

## Synopsis

A journey through the life and work of a visionary artist, blending film and painting into a unique experience.

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