Unveiling of Memorial for Barrel Attachments Artisans in Munich
Munich remembers iconic filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder, with a memorial plaque unveiled at his frequented establishment, the "Deutsche Eiche". The plaque was erected on what would have been his 80th birthday, adorned with his portrait and lifespan. The ceremony took place at the venue where Fassbinder was a regular guest and spent numerous hours.
Born in 1945 and passing away at only 37 years old, Fassbinder left an indelible mark on German cinema with productions such as "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul", "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant", "The Marriage of Maria Braun", "Veronika Voss", and the ARD series "Berlin Alexanderplatz". His creative endeavors extended beyond screenwriting and directing, encompassing acting and producing roles.
Nicknamed the "enfant terrible", Fassbinder's tumultuous demeanor on set, including outbursts and physical altercations, was notorious. The alcohol and drug excesses that often followed left a trail in his wake.
At the "Deutsche Eiche", Fassbinder's second home, he hosted legendary film parties. The venue's owner, Dietmar Holzapfel, shared these stories during the plaque's unveiling, which was attended by Dominik Krause, Munich's second mayor. Some film scenes were also shot at the "Deutsche Eiche". During Fassbinder's lifetime, the establishment was one of Germany's most famous gay bars. proximity to his favorite haunt prompted him to move into an apartment opposite with his partner, Armin Meier. Today, that apartment houses the "Deutsche Eiche" office.
Fassbinder's work with Munich's avant-garde theater scene, particularly with Action-Theatre and "anti-teater", played a significant role in shaping his storytelling and filmmaking approach. His influential career in film and theater was cut short by his untimely death, but his legacy continues to be celebrated in biopics, documentaries, and retrospectives.
Among the other movies-and-tv entertainment, Fassbinder's creative endeavors extended beyond screenwriting and directing, encompassing acting and producing roles, as seen in his notable works like "Ali: Fear Eats the Soul" and "Berlin Alexanderplatz". At the Deutsche Eiche, his frequented establishment, he hosted legendary film parties and sometimes even shot film scenes, turning it into one of the hotspots for his movies-and-tv entertainment.
