Silent Film Concert “Destiny”

Info

General:

Germany 1921
Director: Fritz Lang
Screenplay: Fritz Lang, Thea von Harbou
Duration: 93 minutes

In brief:
A mood of romance and quiet resignation pervades this novella-like film, in which Death, weary of his eternal duty, longs to be “defeated” by a young woman. Equally compelling is the central storyline set in a quaint and labyrinthine German town, featuring a mix of romantic and at times quirky characters, as well as the hauntingly majestic Hall of Life’s Flames — a place where the fate of lives is held in suspense.

Version:
New musical score by Wilfried Kaets for organ, marimba, and percussion.

Performers:
Wilfried Kaets – Organ
Norbert Krämer – Marimba, percussion, live electronics
Joachim Steinigeweg – Silent film technology

Additional Info:
This performance features a rare historical silent film print with hand-calligraphed intertitles, shown in reduced original speed on the big screen.

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