Cinematheque – Hall
For more than a century, the silent films *Der fremde Vogel* and *Die Fächermalerin* were only available in black and white. The Cinematheque oversaw the colour restoration and, with this event, is bringing the original cinema experience of the 1910s back to life. The films will be accompanied by live music!
Image gallery
Asta Nielsen in ›Der fremde Vogel‹, D 1911, Regie: Urban Gad
Both films are prime examples of early cinema from the 1910s – an exciting era of formal experimentation and the emergence of the star system and feature-length films. Through their female protagonists, including silent film star Asta Nielsen, both films explore the realities of women’s lives in conflict with the patriarchal structures of Wilhelmine society. In doing so, their innovative visual language artfully translates the historical shifts in class and gender onto the screen.
An illustrated talk by conservator Masha Matzke (Deutsche Kinemathek) will provide a preliminary introduction to the restoration process and the film’s production context. Masha Matzke will discuss, amongst other things, colour and the portrayal of women in German cinema of the 1910s.
‘Der fremde Vogel’, Germany 1911, directed by Urban Gad, DCP, silent film with German intertitles and English subtitles, 49 mins
›Die Fächermalerin‹, Germany 1913, directed by Rudolf Meinert, DCP, silent film with German intertitles and English subtitles, 41 mins
World premiere of the restoration
Live musical accompaniment: Eunice Martins (pianist)
- The event will be held in English.
Additional information
Dates
November 2026
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