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The 16th Silent Film Live Festival: A Celebration of Cinematic History
Get ready for a journey through time as the 16th Silent Film Live Festival takes centre stage from September 4th to 14th, primarily at the Babylon Mitte cinema. This year's event promises a captivating lineup of films from the production year 1925, with a selection of 30 films that will transport you to a bygone era.
One of the highlights of the festival is René Clair's debut film, "Paris qui dort," which will be screened on September 9th. This silent masterpiece imagines a complete paralysis of Paris, with people freezing in their current movements, except for a group of air travelers who throw a wild party. The shots of nearly empty Paris with an unfamiliar rhythm are particularly captivating.
Another noteworthy addition to the festival is the British documentary "Copa '71" (2023), directed by Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine. This film recreates the event of a women's football tournament held in Mexico in 1971, a year after the men's World Cup. Although not officially recognized by FIFA, the event was broadcast live on Mexican television and was enthusiastically received by the spectators, with 110,000 attendees. The Danish team emerged victorious in this unofficial World Cup.
For those seeking a blend of action, melodrama, and slapstick, "Peking Opera Blues" (1979) by Tsui Hark is a must-watch. This vibrant, opulent spectacle follows three women in 1913 China who join forces to steal a document crucial to the future of democracy.
If psychological thrillers are more your cup of tea, "Beyond Hypothermia" (1996) by Patrick Leung is a brilliant film that is rarely shown. Now screening in a 35mm print, this film tells the story of an icy assassin whose body temperature is said to be five degrees Celsius below normal. As her icy blue world begins to turn red, and the distance she once maintained from others fades away, her emotions overwhelm her.
Throughout the festival, films will be accompanied by various organists/pianists, and most can be viewed for free. However, orchestral performances require an entrance fee.
In addition to the main festival, the Filmrauschpalast is paying tribute to Hong Kong cinema with a weekend series called "Dangerous Encounters - Hong Kong in Film Frenzy." This series will showcase some of the famous films from the Hong Kong cinema scene in the 1970s, a time when the industry was considered as bone-breaking entertainment.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of silent films and discover the stories that shaped cinema history. Visit our website for more details, where you can find the "our website plan" published every Wednesday and Friday in the print edition of the "our website."
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