- Kick-off of UFA film nights features the silent movie "Suxophon Susi"
The laughter-filled "Saxophone Susi" kicked off UFA Film Nights on Museum Island in Berlin. The 1928 film by Carl Lamac attracted a large crowd to the opening of the three-day silent film event. Surrounded by a striking historical setting, viewers enjoyed an open-air cinema experience accompanied by live music.
Organizers Bertelsmann and Ufa extended invitations to various guests, including Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer, director Leander Haußmann, and actress Andrea Sawatzki, who served as this year's film nights patron.
The presentation of "Saxophone Susi" was accompanied by The Film Orchestra The Sprockets, playing a saxophone piece crafted by their very own Frido ter Beek. Jazz and dance are the central themes in this comedy, where two friends swap roles, as per the film synopsis.
This year's schedule is jam-packed with offerings, such as the documentary "The City of Millions. A Berlin Portrait" (1925) and a double feature of early Ernst Lubitsch films: "Kohlhiesel's Daughters" (1919/1920) and "I Don't Want to Be a Man" (1918).
After the enchanting performance of "Saxophone Susi", people had plenty of [Free time] to explore the cultural offerings. Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender shared her insights during her [Free time] sessions with interested attendees.
