Else Bach: The creative soul behind the famous Bambi!

Else Bach: The creative soul behind the famous Bambi!

Karlsruhe, Deutschland - The city of Karlsruhe celebrates a round of honor for art and the film with a special lecture about Else Bach, the talented sculptor who created the iconic Bambi. On Tuesday, June 24th at 6 p.m., Dr. Elke Pastré illuminate the life and work of the artist. Else Bach, who died in 1951, left a concise impression with her works in the Majolika Manufaktur in Karlsruhe, where she designed numerous sculptures, including the famous Rehkitz, which served as a template for the Bambi film award. Karlsruhe.de reports that…

But what about this bambi? The history of the lovable fawn begins in 1936 when Else Bach designed the animal in the Majolika Manufaktur. Originally made from clay, the Bambi quickly became a symbol for a film award that Karl Fritz, a Karlsruhe publisher, launched a survey of his film magazine. So it happened that the Bambi was first presented on March 6, 1955 at the ceremony in Karlsruhe - a highlight in the history of the city. [Stadtgeschichte.de tells that ...] (https://stadtgeschichte.karlsruhe.de/stadtmuseum/sonder exhibitions/objekt-im-fokus/bambi)

Bambi and the film stories

The Bambi-Areilungs took place in Karlsruhe from 1955 to 1964, and some of the most well-known actors of the time, such as Ingrid Bergman and Sophia Loren, shone on these occasions. The Baden State Theater and the Black Forest Hall were the locations for many glamorous galas, which achieved great response and media fame. After 1964, the Bambi award went to various large German cities, most recently in Berlin. Stadtlexikon reports that ...

The special exhibition "Filmstars in the Fan City. The Bambi Awards in Karlsruhe" runs until September 28, 2025 and offers a deep insight into the golden era of the film award, which is not only important for his creative award, but also for the connection to the history of the city. Admission is free and registration is not necessary, which offers the opportunity to delve into the film history of Karlsruhe.

The lecture and the exhibition are not only of interest for film fans. You are an invitation to everyone who wants to learn more about the fascinating connections between art and film in Karlsruhe. The city has kept a good distance of its cultural identity and celebrates not only the big names, but also those that worked in the background, like Else Bach. Here in Karlsruhe there is really something special.