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Silent Films and Loud Music: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

  • Elastic Arts 3429 West Diversey Avenue Chicago, IL, 60647 United States (map)
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Comfort Film Presents:
Silent Films and Loud Music Series

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

With a live musical score by

Keyboard:
Kassi Cork (MEND)
Drums :Vince McAley (Chemlab/Dead on TV)
Guitar:Anthony Forgrase (dread wolf)

Plot: At a carnival in Germany, Francis (Friedrich Feher) and his friend Alan (Rudolf Lettinger) encounter the crazed Dr. Caligari (Werner Krauss). The men see Caligari showing off his somnambulist, Cesare (Conrad Veidt), a hypnotized man who the doctor claims can see into the future. Shockingly, Cesare then predicts Alan's death, and by morning his chilling prophecy has come true -- making Cesare the prime suspect. However, is Cesare guilty, or is the doctor controlling him?

Media: Digital Projection
Runtime: 74 minutes
Directed by Robert Wiene
Starring
Werner Krauss
Conrad Veidt
Friedrich Fehér
Lil Dagover
Hans Heinz v. Twardowski
Rudolf Lettinger

This is a Free Screening

Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comfort-film-presents-the-cabinet-of-dr-caligari-1920-tickets-167253873839

Covid Policy at Elastic Arts:
Effective Monday August 9, 2021, only persons who are fully vaccinated may enter Elastic Arts. This includes artists, staff, audiences, and guests. Additionally, following CDC guidance, all people are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings while attending public gatherings indoors regardless of vaccination status.

These measures are necessary in order to keep our artists, staff, and audiences safe during the evolving pandemic. Anyone who has purchased a ticket and can no longer attend because of the change to our policy, we will be happy to issue a refund. Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of Elastic Arts!

Programmed by Raul Benitez, Nando Espinsoa, Mathew Tapey and Emily Perez.

Earlier Event: August 22
Viewing Hours: A Run is a Wall
Later Event: August 28
Viewing Hours: A Run is a Wall