Description
The lecture "Film History 1: From the Cinema of Attractions to 1945" at the Department of Film Studies (University of Zurich) takes place as a public event at the Filmpodium. Daniel Wiegand and guests will cover aspects of film history from September to December, each Thursday afternoon: from the beginnings in the late 19th century, through key milestones of silent film era, to the transition to sound film and classic Hollywood cinema. All lectures (90 minutes, free admission) are given — unless otherwise specified — by Prof. Dr. Daniel Wiegand and complemented by subsequent film programs (usual admission prices). Lecture 4 Weimar Cinema 1: Expressionism and Fantasy Thu 15.10. 16:15 (90'), followed by the cinema concert Faust - A German Folk Tale A collaboration with the Department of Film Studies at the University of Zurich
Highlights
- Lecture on Weimar Cinema: Expressionism and Fantasy
- Cinema concert on 'Faust - A German Folk Tale'
- Free admission for the lecture
General Information
The lecture series at the Department of Film Studies at the University of Zurich covers film history up to 1945. The event takes place at the Filmpodium and includes a 90-minute lecture as well as a subsequent film program.
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October 2026
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