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Silent Film Concert “Nosferatu”
29. June 2013 @ 20:00 - 21:30
Thursday, 27.06.2013
8:00 PM
Cinema “Black Box” at the Film Museum Düsseldorf
Info:
General:
Germany 1921
Director: F.W. Murnau
Duration: approx. 84 min.
Recommended for ages 12 and up
Historical Film Version
The film features a valuable historical 16mm cinema version from the collection of the German Federal Archives.
Silent Film Classic
Based on the Gothic horror novel Dracula by Bram Stoker.
Action:
Count Orlok contacts the real estate agent Knock to purchase a house in Wisborg. Knock then sends his secretary, Hutter, to Transylvania to handle the deal with the Count. Hutter’s wife, Ellen, fears for his safety before his departure.
After a long journey, Hutter reaches the Count’s eerie castle. Upon waking the next morning, he notices strange bite marks on his neck but doesn’t yet realize the horror he’s about to face. During the signing of the contract, the Count comes across a portrait of Ellen and is captivated by her beautiful neck.
The next day, Hutter explores the castle and discovers Orlok sleeping in a coffin. When he witnesses the Count’s strange departure that evening, he hurries away from the castle, anxious for his wife’s safety.
A race against time begins…
Music Version:
New music arrangement for cinema organ, simultaneous piano, and recordings by Wilfried Kaets