Angel Wagenstein: Art Is a Weapon

Angel Wagenstein: Art Is a Weapon

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 22, 2017

Runtime

1h 25m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Angel Wagenstein: Art Is a Weapon

Director

Andrea Simon

Description

As a teenager in wartime Bulgaria, Wagenstein commanded a daredevil Jewish partisan brigade, surviving capture and torture by fascist police. At 94 years old, screenwriter, author and revolutionary Angel Wagenstein offers an account of his life in film and politics. Film clips contextualize historical moments and history contextualizes the films as Wagenstein provides witty and insightful commentary throughout.