Temptations of happiness: Arcadia - the film

Peter Kees, Ambassador of Arcadia, occupies one square meter of land in different countries and declares this occupied land as an Arcadian territory. What lies behind this peaceful land grabbing? United by a desire for freedom and autonomy, action artist, film director and ambassador Peter Kees joins with activists, artists and philosophers to explore the ancient myth of Arcadia.

Keywords

  • Made in Germany
  • activism
  • alternative lifestyle
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • history
  • lifestyle
  • myth
  • philosophy
  • politics
  • travel
  • utopia

Actors

  • Klaus Prätor
  • Rolf Külz-Mackenzie
  • Johann Karl Schmidt
  • Björn Kern
  • Markus Lüpertz
  • Reiner Zitta
  • Thomas Hirschhorn

Director

  • Peter Kees

Documentary, Independent


1h 33min


16+

DE

Germany
2019
The ambassador of the state of Arcadia, occupies land and declares this occupied area to be Arcadian territory. Is this even legal?

The ambassador of the state of Arcadia, occupies land and declares this occupied area to be Arcadian territory. Is this even legal?


Peter Kees, Ambassador of Arcadia, occupies one square meter of land in different countries and declares this occupied land as an Arcadian territory.


What lies behind this peaceful land grabbing? United by a desire for freedom and autonomy, action artist, film director and ambassador Peter Kees joins with activists, artists and philosophers to explore the ancient myth of Arcadia.

Cast & Crew