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Magical fairy tale of the cold heart: reading and comic premiere in Baiersbronn!
Reading for “The Cold Heart” in Baiersbronn on July 11th: Comic adaptation by Sascha Hommer highlights industrialization in the Black Forest.
Magical fairy tale of the cold heart: reading and comic premiere in Baiersbronn!
In the picturesque setting of Baiersbronn, a captivating reading about the timeless fairy tale “The Cold Heart” will take place on Friday, July 11th. At this event, author and illustrator Sascha Hommer brings his new comic about the work of Wilhelm Hauff to life. The comic entitled “The Cold Heart” was published by Reprodukt on September 9, 2024 and deals with the dark story of the charcoal burner Peter Munk, who enters into a momentous pact with a forest spirit in order to gain wealth and reputation. But this greed has its price: Munk sacrifices his heart for a stone - an exchange that can lead to great joy and deep misery. That's how he describes it SWR the exciting plot of the comic.
But what compels the Cologne literature lover to engage with a classic fairy tale from the Black Forest? Perhaps the modern adaptation of Hommer, which infuses the traditional material with a retro charm and at the same time exercises a thematic criticism of increasing industrialization. As the South German newspaper As noted, the story also lives from the large-scale drawings that showcase the region's traditional economic sectors, such as clockmaking and rafting.
An event in the new fairy tale park
The reading in Baiersbronn is not only a musical homage to the fairy tale itself, but also marks a special moment as this work is part of the new fairy tale park. This lovingly designed attraction celebrates the region's literature and folklore and is supported by an accompanying exhibition in the museum. This shows comics about other popular characters such as the coal mink Peter and the Dutchman Michel and can be seen until July 20th. A perfect destination for a summer trip!
The July 11 event will take place at the city's Studio Stage, where viewers will have the opportunity to engage directly with the author and learn more about his creative vision. Hommer has devoted himself to the old material with skill and love - a good knack for adapting classic stories that will appeal not only to children but also to adults makes his work a pleasure for all ages.
So if you want to experience the combination of classic literature and contemporary art, you shouldn't miss the event. Because one thing is certain: “The Cold Heart” has lost none of its fascination and Hommer's comic interpretation promises to convey this fascination in an impressive way. The adventure and horror elements of the fairy tale, cleverly packaged together in impressive illustrations, invite you to marvel.