Black Gate Cologne (A Light Play) 1968 Directed by Aldo Tambellini , Otto Piene Black Gate Cologne (Ein Lichtspiel)

Often cited as the first television program made by artists, "Black Gate Cologne" is a live event involving films, light objects and the participation of the studio audience, comprised of footage from two consecutive 45-minute broadcasts with different audiences filmed at the WDR "Electronic Studio' in Cologne, Germany.

Country USA
Production Country Germany
Language English
Spoken Language English
Production Company WDR
Release Date 30 August 1968
47 mins