John Howe - Le Seigneur du Château
I've always wanted to be king of a castle.
Admittedly, it's not a popular category in the "Help Wanted" section, and such opportunities are limited.
So, when Cerigo Films came with the idea of a short documentary on Leo Schnug and the castle of Haut-Koeningsbourg, I thought well, this is about as close as I'm likely ever to get.
Haut-Koenigsbourg itself is a fascinating place, and Leo Schnug, the ill-fated painter and illustrator who decorated the banquet hall, is a tragic figure singularly emblematic of his time. Moreover, he is largely unknown, even in his native Alsace.
Of course I accepted the role of narrator, in exchange for a temporary stewardship of the High Castle of the King, and to shed a little light on the life and work of a remarkable illustrator.
And of course, it's about much more than quarried sandstone and painted plaster; it's all about history and myth, and how we are continually building one upon the other.
The film will be aired on ARTE Sunday March 4 at 8:15 p.m.
It will also be shown on FRANCE 3 ALSACE this autumn. (Exact date and time will follow.)
And, last but not least:
"Le Seigneur du Château" will be premiering in Strasbourg on February 13th at the auditorium of the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs, 1 rue de l'Academie, Strasbourg.
Enjoy the trailer
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