Sunny isn't Alone: Filmmakers and Their Networks

Guided Tour | Presentation

Ausgewählte Bücher aus Nachlassbibliotheken Filmschaffender und Widmung von Jurek Becker an Manfred Krug

As part of a guided tour, the Library of the Akademie der Künste is presenting selected books from the estate of the private collections of Frank Beyer, Manfred Krug, Konrad Wolf and Jurek Becker.

Frank Beyer, Manfred Krug and Konrad Wolf: three personalities whose work shaped cinema in both East and West. The writer Jurek Becker also ranks among the leading figures in cinematic storytelling in the second half of the 20th century. He authored novels that served as source material for films, as well as screenplays. The four artists were professionally linked through various projects, such as Professor Mamlock and Jakob der Lügner (Jakob the Liar); they were united by their pursuit of artistic freedom.

The Library of the Akademie der Künste is presenting a selection of books from the estate of these artists’ private collections, offering a glimpse into the library’s stacks. The books from the collections of Becker, Beyer, Krug and Wolf often refer to one another: dedications reveal their collegial and friendly relationships and networks.

With Katja Strauß and Synke Vollring

Price info: Limited number of places; please register in advance:

Booking: Meeting point: Foyer of the Akademie building at Pariser Platz

Next date:

• Date Friday, 02/October/2026 16:00 bis 18:00
• Venue Akademie der Künste - Pariser Platz
• Address Pariser Platz 4, 10117 Berlin-Mitte