Egon Schiele Death and the Maiden

Product Description 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. Bonus features include Deleted Scenes, Interview with the Director and the Writer, Casting and Rehearsal Featurettes, as well as short film, Nothing Happens. Review WINNER - Best Actress - Austrian Film Awards NOMINATED - 5 Awards - Austrian Film Awards NOMINATED - Grand Jury Prize - Nashville Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Zurich Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Busan Int'l Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Mill Valley Film Festival OFFICIAL SELECTION - Nashville Int'l Film Festival --- 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. --Pat Nevers, KinoCritics.com [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). --Elisabeth Schabus, Ristretto.tv