In the organizer's words:
An evening with five short films by and with Karl Valentin and Liesl Karlstadt:
KARL VALENTIN - THE MOST POPULAR SHORT FILMS
DEU 1932 - 1936. five short films, approx. 130 min. FSK: n/a. A.
Karl Valentin is one of the greatest comedians there is: His anarchistic plays and films, mostly in a duo with Liesl Karlstadt, are still regarded today as the finest examples of paradoxical absurdity. Alfred Kerr: "Everyone laughs. Some scream. What does it consist of? Three things: physical fun, intellectual fun and glorious mindlessness."
For this short film programme, the short sound films were completely re-digitized from the best available material:
Im Photoatelier; 1932, 27 min: the assistant and the apprentice boy are supposed to stand in for the absent photographer, but actually want to turn blue above all...
Orchestra rehearsal; 1933, 22 min.: A pompous bandmaster and a rebellious musician come to blows.
In the record store; 1934, 22 min: Karl Valentin wants to buy a record, but can't remember the name of the song he wants. Mr. Rembremerding, the owner of the store, can't help either.
Der Firmling; 1934, 23 min: The godfather and the confirmand celebrate in a fine wine bar with wine and cigars.
The Inheritance; 1936, 21 min: A poor old couple try to hide their night box from the bailiff when a notary brings the good news of an inheritance: a complete bedroom set. Banned by the Nazi regime because of "tendencies towards misery".
Introductions: Harald Mühlbeyer
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Price information:
10 € / 7 € reduced / 6 € members Cinema Quadrat e.V.
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