Silent Film Concert “Warning Shadows”
Sa. 24.10.26
Filmforum der Kölner Phiharmonie
Bischofsgartenstr.
Info
Overview:
D 1923
Drama by Arthur Robinson
Musical version for piano by Wilfried Kaets
Length: approx. 83 min
Famous silent film by German-American Arthur Robison (1888-1935).
A count follows with growing jealousy the behavior of his wife and her suitors.
About:
During an evening dinner, he believes he has finally found proof of her infidelity. He watches the shadow play behind a curtain.
His wife is groped by men’s hands. But the shadows deceive him. In reality, these are meaningless gestures; his wife is not even touched by the men. A showman present notices the husband’s delusion and knows how the deception came about.
Through hypnosis, he wants to reveal the truth to those present…
About the Music:
The musical version by Wilfried Kaets for piano captures the spirit of silent film music from the 1920s.