Synopsis
Starting in 2000, German artist Anselm Kiefer began constructing a series of large elaborate structures, comprising 48 buildings, a labyrinth of tunnels, bridges, lakes and towers. The film bears witness to an incredible creative process.
Scores
Overall Score
33.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
26.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
24.6%
Review Aggregate
66.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 76% of 33 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize scary, historical, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
scaryhistoricalcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | ||||
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score77.0
RT critic review count35
Rotten Tomatoes audience score53.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes321
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2011 | $51,301 | $71,557 |
| International | 2011 | $18,955 | $26,439 |
| Worldwide | 2011 | $70,256 | $97,996 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2011 | $33,232 | $46,354 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2011 | $1,129,000 | $1,574,777 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2011 | $363,000 | $506,328 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2011 | $2,067,000 | $2,883,139 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2011 | $4,928,000 | $6,873,782 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2011 | $71,400 | $99,592 |
| Total Revenues | 2011 | $8,591,632 | $11,983,971 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2011 | $238,000 (est) | $331,972 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2011 | $80,000 (est) | $111,587 (est) |
| Participations | 2011 | $344,000 | $479,826 |
| Residuals ? | 2011 | $571,000 | $796,455 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2011 | $47,600 | $66,394 |
| Total Expenses | 2011 | $1,280,600 | $1,786,235 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2011 | $7,311,032 | $10,197,736 |
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