1919. World War I has just ended. Dörte Helm, a young art student in Weimar, follows Walter Gropius’ call and joins the newly-founded Bauhaus school. A love story grows between Gropius and Dörte, adding fuel to the fire of the ensuing scandal threatening the very existence of the Bauhaus; the school of art that would go on to shape the 20th century like no other…
The survival of the Bauhaus rests on the success of their exhibition showcase.
Walter's relationship with Dörte gives rise to rumours and allegations.
Gropius invites certain students to help him create the Sommerfeld House.
A military coup threatening Germany comes to Weimar.
Master Itten introduces students to his exercise and dietary regime.
Eager students arrive at the Bauhaus art school in Weimar.
1919. World War I has just ended. Dörte Helm, a young art student in Weimar, follows Walter Gropius’ call and joins the newly-founded Bauhaus school. A love story grows between Gropius and Dörte, adding fuel to the fire of the ensuing scandal threatening the very existence of the Bauhaus; the school of art that would go on to shape the 20th century like no other…
August Diehl , Anna Maria Mühe , Trine Dyrholm
Jens Harant
ZDF/Arte , Zero One Film
as Walter Gropius
as Dörte Helm