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 Info | Chatsworth, CA : Distributed by Image Entertainment, ©1999. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Ruttmann, Walter, 1887-1941. |
| Other author/creator | Freund, Karl. |
| Other author/creator | Image Entertainment (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Fox-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 note | Originally released as a silent motion picture in 1927. |
| General note | Introductory titles in German ; no dialogue or narration ; with added orchestral accompaniment. |
| General note | Includes the short film Opus 1 (10 min.) made by Ruttmann in 1922. |
| Credits | Photography, Reimar Kuntze, Robert Baberske, Laszlo Schäffer ; musi composed & conducted by Timothy Brock ; performed by Olympia Chamber Orchestra. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Other title | Opus 1. |
| Publisher number | ID4673DSDVD Image Entertainment |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997 .B378 1999 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |