Gerhard Richter - Painting

German writer and director Corinna Belz delivers a rare look into the creative process of famed artist Gerhard Richter who's one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Belz follows Richter creating new work while preparing for major exhibitions in New York, London and Cologne amongst others. The films excels the most when observing Richter in his studio creating his work. There's brief passages about his past including archival footage and interviews with his assistants amongst others. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.