Filme von Josef Dabernig, 1989–2026

Program 6
All films: Direction, screenplay, editing: Josef Dabernig; cinematography: Christian Giesser; sound design: Michael Palm

*Einfluss der Darmgifte auf das Auge* (Influence of Intestinal Toxins on the Eye) 2016/26, reading performance, approx. 10 min
*Proposal for a New Kunsthaus, not further developed* 2004, narrated slide projection, approx. 10 min
*Panoramen* (Panoramas) work in progress since 1989, book concept in 365 plates presented as HD video, approx. 20 min
*River Plate* AT 2013; cast: María Berríos, Josef Dabernig, Wolfgang Dabernig, Isabella Hollauf, Ingeburg Wurzer, Otto Zitko. 35mm, b/w, 16 min
*Gertrud & Tiederich* AT 2018; music: Christoph Herndler; cast: Josef Dabernig. DCP (from Super 16mm), b/w, 10 min. German
*Lacrimosa* AT 2024; text: Bruno Pellandini; voice: Johanna Orsini; cast: Anni Dabernig, Lore Dabernig, Otto Dabernig, Elin Kruckenberg, Vanja Kruckenberg, Olaf Möller. DCP, b/w, 11 min. German

The first three program items present Dabernig’s projects from other artistic disciplines: a reading from one of his early "transcription projects," narrated slides addressing the follies of modern museum architecture (interwoven with anecdotes from work and holidays), and a presentation of his long-standing work with panoramic photography. Accompanying these are three characteristically ambiguous films: the swimming excursion *River Plate* with its literal body parts; the art-collection contemplation *Gertrud & Tiederich*; and—equally liturgical, yet entirely different—a peculiar funeral ceremony in his latest film, *Lacrimosa*. Artworks emerging from the austere chamber of existentialism. (C.H.)

In the presence of Josef Dabernig