Max Ernst - The Surrealist and the Fascist Monster

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Max Ernst - The Surrealist and the Fascist Monster

Max Ernst - Der Surrealist und das faschistische Trampeltier

Released April 27, 2026

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Language: German
Studio: ARTE

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A German-language documentary on the life and work of surrealist painter Max Ernst (1891–1976), releasing April 27, 2026, to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. The film traces Ernst's early years in Germany through his exile in the United States in the 1940s.

Key features

·German-language documentary
·Biographical subject: Max Ernst (1891–1976)
·Covers Ernst's German years and U.S. exile
·Timed to 50th anniversary of Ernst's death
·Surrealism as central theme

FAQ

When does Max Ernst - The Surrealist and the Fascist Monster release?

The documentary is scheduled for release on April 27, 2026.

What is Max Ernst - The Surrealist and the Fascist Monster about?

The film documents the life of surrealist painter Max Ernst, spanning his early years in Germany and his exile in the United States in the 1940s.

Why is this documentary releasing in 2026?

The release marks the 50th anniversary of Max Ernst's death in 1976.

What language is the documentary in?

The documentary is in German.

About this release

Releasing April 27, 2026, this German-language documentary examines the life of Max Ernst, widely regarded as a pioneer of surrealist painting. The film covers the arc of Ernst's biography from his early life in Germany to his forced exile in the United States during the 1940s, a period shaped by the rise of fascism in Europe. The release is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Ernst's death in 1976.

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