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Berlin, symphony of a great city / a Fox-Europa Film ; a film by Walther Ruttmann ; screenplay, Walther Ruttmann, Karl Freund from an idea by Carl Meyer ; directed by Walter Ruttman.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoChatsworth, CA : Distributed by Image Entertainment, ©1999.
Description1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject(s)
DVD-Video discs.
Silent films--Germany.
Experimental films--Germany.
Berlin (Germany)--Description and travel.
Other author/creatorRuttmann, Walter, 1887-1941.
Other author/creatorFreund, Karl.
Other author/creatorImage Entertainment (Firm)
Other author/creatorFox-Europa (Firm)
Abstract A cross section of life in Berlin from dawn to midnight on a late spring day. Uses montage, cutting, and editing to capture the pulse and tempo of this city.
General noteOriginally released as a silent motion picture in 1927.
General noteIntroductory titles in German ; no dialogue or narration ; with added orchestral accompaniment.
General noteIncludes the short film Opus 1 (10 min.) made by Ruttmann in 1922.
CreditsPhotography, Reimar Kuntze, Robert Baberske, Laszlo Schäffer ; musi composed & conducted by Timothy Brock ; performed by Olympia Chamber Orchestra.
Technical detailsDVD.
Other titleOpus 1.
Publisher numberID4673DSDVD Image Entertainment

Available Items

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Joyner Compact DVDs PN1997 .B378 1999 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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