Ciné-club: Berlin. Sinfonie einer Großstadt is a film screening held at the Maison de Heidelberg in Montpellier, in the Occitania region of France. It offers an evening in the cinema rather than a visit to a site, and it suits anyone interested in film, city life or German culture.
The film
The programme shows a restored print of Thomas Schadt's black-and-white documentary from 2002. Shot in Berlin, the film follows the city through a single day. It is presented as a tribute to Walter Ruttmann's silent classic of 1927, which takes the same approach to the modern metropolis. Viewers who know the earlier work will find a clear line of inspiration, and viewers who do not can watch the film on its own terms.
The evening
- Diane Barbe introduces the screening.
- Admission is free.
- The event forms part of the RIRRA 21 colloquium.
Because the screening belongs to a wider academic gathering, it may appeal to those who enjoy talks and discussion alongside a film. Details of the event are listed on the venue's agenda page, which is the best place to check the current arrangements before you go.
The venue
The Maison de Heidelberg is the setting for the screening, and its own programme of events is listed on its website. Montpellier itself is a university city with a lively centre, so a visit to the screening can easily be combined with a walk or a meal in the surrounding area.