Comfort Film Presents: Silent Films and Loud Music
With the band Holy Taker doing a live musical score of
Berlin. Die Sinfonie der Grossstadt (Berlin: Symphony of a Great City) (1927)
This movie shows us one day in Berlin, the rhythm of that time, starting at the earliest morning and ends in the deepest night.
Directed by Walter Ruttmann
Written by
Media: Digital Projection
Runtime: 65 minutes
This screening is in partnership with The Goethe-Institut Chicago.
About the Goethe Institue: The Goethe-Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural institute, active worldwide. We promote the study of German abroad and encourage international cultural exchange. goethe.de/ins/us/en/ueb/auf.html
About the Band Holy Taker: Holy Taker is a dark folk ensemble created by Jude Lake to explore God in all its forms. Expanding beyond the more traditional structure of the band's music, Lake and composer/performer Riley Leitch weave this divine searching into experimental soundscapes, anchored by organ and trombone.
Programmed for Comfort Station by Raul Benitez, Emily Perez and Mathew Tapey.
Free
Screening will be outside on the Comfort Station Lawn weather permitting.