Gerhard Richter has spent over half a century experimenting with a tremendous range of techniques and ideas, addressing historical crises and mass media representation alongside explorations of chance procedures. This first glimpse inside his studio in decades is exactly that: a thrilling document of the 79-year-old's creative process, juxtaposed with rare archival footage and intimate conversations with his critics and collaborators.
Gerhard Richter Painting (2011) is a documentary film directed by Corinna Belz, released on September 8, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Gerhard Richter. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
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Directed by Corinna Belz, written by Corinna Belz, produced by Thomas Kufus.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 22 ratings.
On the face of things, this can come across as quite a superficial documentary on this acclaimed painter - he isn't exactly quizzed on his techniques or rationale. If we just sit back, though, and watch a master at work as he starts - and quite often finishes too - with a white canvas; some tins of brightly coloured paints and a variety of implements used to craft differing hues and textures for a finished product…
Reviewed on August 14, 2026
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The main cast of Gerhard Richter Painting (2011) includes Gerhard Richter. The film was directed by Corinna Belz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Gerhard Richter Painting was released on September 8, 2011 and runs for 1h 37m.
Gerhard Richter Painting (2011) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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