BErliN - Aus diesem Trallala kommst du nicht raus

Ben Wagin, 85 years old, is one of the last true Berlin originals who for the last sixty years has influenced the city with his controversial style. The performance artist, environmental activist, natural philosopher, tree godfather and anarchist has left his mark on the capital like no one else: not only an incredible oeuvre, but also the incredible energy and productivity of this small man, as well as his unbridled ingenuity are documented. Even if today most people in Berlin don’t even know who he is.

The film is a long-term observation, an artistic approach to the creativity, influence and ideas of this playful crossover artist. As a sort of “court jester”, he knows how to use politicians and creative artists to his advantage and serve his purpose – namely morale and art, nature and environmental design with artistic means.

Source: 49. Internationale Hofer Filmtage 2015