“Leibniz” at the Berlinale 2025: Between Court Painting and High Intellect

Berliner Morgenpost

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“Leibniz – Chronicle of a Lost Image” turns out to be an interdisciplinary brain teaser between philosophy and art at the Berlinale. Lars Eidinger throws down his paintbrush.

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Queen Charlotte loves the great Enlightener and philosopher Leibniz since she was his pupil. As Queen in Prussia she longs for his wise answers to the great questions of life. Leibniz gladly fulfills her desire to have a painting made by herself. Only the Dutch painter Aaltje van der Meer manages to open the truth seeker Leibniz in such a way that a portrait succeeds. When Queen Charlotte comes to Hanover to see her friend again and pick up the …