When an old-time showman loses his connection with the audience, his daughter comes up with something new, based on the latest invention for a spectacle of as yet unseen splendour. A daring mix of live action and animation featuring legendary French director Jean Renoir in a small role. This final directorial effort of set design axiom Rochus Gliese is a perfect embodiment of Weimar era Berlin modernism.
– Olaf Möller
Also in this combined programme
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Lotte Reiniger – Hommage an die Erfinderin des Silhouetten Films
Another of Raganelli’s studies into (women’s) cinema history, here looking to Lotte Reiniger. -
Das Ornament des verliebten Herzens
A breathtaking miniature, where dance and gesture have the power to express an utmost tenderness. -
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Grotesken im Schnee
A formally fascinating, partially animated comedy about the perils of Alpine sports.
Film details
- Country of production
- Germany
- Year
- 1930
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2025
- Length
- 16'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
