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Stephan Graf v. Bothmer: The Man Who Laughs
Event by: Stephan Graf v. Bothmer, site
Location: Alter Friedhof der Zwölf-Apostel-Gemeinde, Kolonnenstraße 24-25, Berlin - Bezirk Tempelhof-Schöneberg
About event
Stephen v. With "The Man Who Laughs", Bothmer musically brings to life an expressionistic drama by the German horror master director Paul Leni, which is characterized by a story that is as tragic as it is touching: The film tells the story of Gwynplaine, whose mouth was operated on as a child to make him laugh permanently. This physical disfigurement makes him both an attraction and an outsider in a cold-hearted society. The only woman who loves him is blind and must never know the truth about his appearance.
The film combines striking visual elements of German Expressionism with a deeply moving character study. Conrad Veidt's portrayal of Gwynplaine is as sensitive as it is iconic.
The Man Who Laughs combines tragedy, romance and social criticism to create an extraordinary work that is one of the most impressive silent films of its time. With its intense imagery and emotional depth, the film remains an unforgettable experience.
The film influenced numerous other works: Not only is the figure of Gwynplaine the inspiration for Batman's arch-enemy Joker, but masks and make-up of minor characters can also be found in Joker comics and films to this day.
- FREE ENTRY -
Donations requested
Reservations at: vonboxberg@zwoelf-apostel-berlin.de
The film combines striking visual elements of German Expressionism with a deeply moving character study. Conrad Veidt's portrayal of Gwynplaine is as sensitive as it is iconic.
The Man Who Laughs combines tragedy, romance and social criticism to create an extraordinary work that is one of the most impressive silent films of its time. With its intense imagery and emotional depth, the film remains an unforgettable experience.
The film influenced numerous other works: Not only is the figure of Gwynplaine the inspiration for Batman's arch-enemy Joker, but masks and make-up of minor characters can also be found in Joker comics and films to this day.
- FREE ENTRY -
Donations requested
Reservations at: vonboxberg@zwoelf-apostel-berlin.de