Documentary on the Volkswagen Beetle - a car that shaped consumer society, design, and the culture of the 20th century, but also a product and symbol of the German automobile industry's dark history and complicated legacy. The film takes a critical look at the story of the VW Beetle, how it came to be, and how it reflected and shaped the reality it was built for. From the documentary series "Icons of the 20th Century".
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About the documentary series "Icons of the 20th Century"
In today's consumer society our expectations, aspirations and dreams are reflected in the products we buy, or covet. From the millions of goods that go on sale each year, certain items rise above the dictates of mere fashion - they become icons, stamped indelibly on the consciousness of our age. Made in a lively, thought-provoking and accessible way, six ten-minute programs focus on some of the icons of twentieth-century design, analyzing their conception and considering their impact: the Coca-Cola Bottle, Gerrit Rietveld's Red and Blue Chair, the London Transport Underground Map, the Volkswagen Beetle, Tapio Wirkkala's Composition cutlery, and the Swatch.
Directed by Reiner E. Moritz
Produced by Monarda Arts / NRK / VARA / YLE / ZDF
in association with ARTE
© 1997, Monarda Arts
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6 сен 2024
