Silent Film Concert “Metropolis”

Sat. Jan. 16, 2027
Rochuskirche
Rochusstr. 100
50827 Cologne-Bickendorf

100 Years of Metropolis!!!
Anniversary of the world premiere on January 10, 1927

Brief Overview

Germany, 1927
Director: Fritz Lang
Screenplay: Thea von Harbou, Fritz Lang
Cinematography: Karl Freund, Walter Ruttmann
Editing: Fritz Lang
Duration: approx. 140 min.
Version: 35mm theatrical version

Content

Metropolis – the city of the future. Fritz Lang’s monumental science-fiction film combines visual power with a love story about the reconciliation of labor and capital: High above the city rules Joh Fredersen, while underground the workers toil. Fredersen’s son Freder falls in love with the worker leader Maria.

(Music) Version:

Newly restored version by the Murnau Foundation from 2010

New musical version by Wilfried Kaets for double percussion, grand piano, and live electronics

Performers

Norbert Krämer – percussion, live electronics
Ralf Kurley – percussion
Wilfried Kaets – grand piano, live electronics

Joachim Steinigeweg – film technology and introductory lecture

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