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Remembering Max Ophüls
Wed May 6, 7:00 PM
Lamakaan
This May, Lamakaan invites you to step into the world of Max Ophüls, the German‑born filmmaker whose artistry reshaped cinema with elegance and emotional depth. So, in this harsh summer, cool yourself with the swirl of Ophüls’ camera and the glow of timeless cinema, and forget the summer heat, turning every Wednesday evening into a refreshing midweek retreat.
About Max Ophüls : Born in Saarbrücken in 1902, Ophüls grew up in a cultured family and began his career in theater before moving into film, eventually working across Germany, France, and Hollywood. His life was marked by exile during World War II, yet he turned displacement into creative triumph, crafting films that danced between irony and tenderness. He passed away in 1957, but his legacy endures through masterpieces like Liebelei (1933), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), La Ronde (1950), Le Plaisir (1952), The Earrings of Madame de… (1953), and Lola Montès (1955). Ophüls was celebrated for his signature style of fluid camera movements, circular narratives, and bittersweet explorations of love and fate—a cinematic language that continues to inspire generations.
Film Title: LIEBELEI (Flirtation) | 1933 | 88 Mins | Germany | German with English Subtitles.
About the film: Set in Vienna at the end of the 19th century, the film tells the story of Lieutenant Fritz, a young officer entangled in a dangerous affair with a married woman. When his friend arranges for him to meet Christine, the innocent daughter of a musician, Fritz finds himself torn between fleeting passion and the possibility of true love. Their romance blossoms tenderly, but the shadow of Fritz’s past choices leads to tragic consequences, making the film a haunting meditation on love, honor, and fate.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!
About Max Ophüls : Born in Saarbrücken in 1902, Ophüls grew up in a cultured family and began his career in theater before moving into film, eventually working across Germany, France, and Hollywood. His life was marked by exile during World War II, yet he turned displacement into creative triumph, crafting films that danced between irony and tenderness. He passed away in 1957, but his legacy endures through masterpieces like Liebelei (1933), Letter from an Unknown Woman (1948), La Ronde (1950), Le Plaisir (1952), The Earrings of Madame de… (1953), and Lola Montès (1955). Ophüls was celebrated for his signature style of fluid camera movements, circular narratives, and bittersweet explorations of love and fate—a cinematic language that continues to inspire generations.
Film Title: LIEBELEI (Flirtation) | 1933 | 88 Mins | Germany | German with English Subtitles.
About the film: Set in Vienna at the end of the 19th century, the film tells the story of Lieutenant Fritz, a young officer entangled in a dangerous affair with a married woman. When his friend arranges for him to meet Christine, the innocent daughter of a musician, Fritz finds himself torn between fleeting passion and the possibility of true love. Their romance blossoms tenderly, but the shadow of Fritz’s past choices leads to tragic consequences, making the film a haunting meditation on love, honor, and fate.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!