Cornelia Schleime

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Cornelia Schleime

Cornelia Schleime is a German artist, primarily known for her contributions to painting and performance art rather than mainstream acting or directing. Born on July 4, 1953, in East Berlin, Schleime began her career in the GDR as an avant-garde artist, often facing restrictions due to the political climate. After moving to West Germany in 1984, her work gained more visibility and acclaim. She received the Gabriele Münter Prize for women artists over 40 in 2003. As for films, she is not known for a significant career in acting or directing.

Herakles Höhle

The story of Hercules is well-known: son of Zeus and Alcmene, hero and god, famous for his twelve labours.

Der Maler kam aus fremdem Land …

A portrait of the artists Cornelia Schleime, Hans-Hendrik Grimmling and Hans Scheib who left the GDR for West Berlin between 1984 and 1985.