"Taking Tacheles" is a short documentary about the fall of one of Berlin's most famous alternative landmarks, the "Kunsthaus Tacheles." Tacheles, a bomb-damaged former department store, had a long intricate history as a self-organized, anarchist arts collective. However, by 2010, this famous house for free-thought was already subsumed by ruthless capitalism ~~ Due to a problem with its lease, the Tacheles artists faced eviction to make way for lavish development. (*The house officially closed in 2012.)
Directed by: Ariel Kavoussi, Justin Kavoussi
Written/Produced/Voice-Over: Ariel Kavoussi
Cinematography/Sound: Justin Kavoussi
Editing: Ariel Kavoussi, Justin Kavoussi
Animation: Onur Tukel
Poster Design: Alison Kobayashi
Made with a Grant from Williams College Bostert Fellowship.