Glückauf - Film ab! Kino- und Filmgeschichte des Ruhrgebiets
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Fair and Exhibition
Details
A major cultural and historical exhibition on the 100-year history of cinema and film in the Ruhr region: the Ruhr Museum and the Essener Filmkunsttheater celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Filmstudio Glückauf in 2024. Over 900 exhibits such as projection equipment, ticket booths, posters, autograph cards, scripts and props provide an insight into the world of film, its stars and Ruhr area originals. Film clips and historical photographs recall the golden age of cinema. For the first time, the exhibition provides an overview of the unique film landscape of the region once characterised by coal and steel. Photo credit: © Ruhr Museum / Christoph Sebastian.
The Jury‘s Statement
This exhibition showcases the captivating evolution of cinema in the Ruhr area, succeeding in conveying the cultural significance of the region through a meticulous selection of historical exhibits and film clips. »Glückauf - Film ab! Kino- und Filmgeschichte des Ruhrgebiets« combines architectural elegance with deep historical insight.
