Classics not only for children and youths

In April, the children's program is dedicated to the American comedians Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Laurel & Hardy. At the beginning of the month, within the frame of a moderated What-is-cinema? program, we present early slapstick films of all four outstanding comedians. (April 4 & 5) On the Easter weekend, we will screen MODERN TIMES (USA 1936) by and with Charlie Chaplin, who as a factory worker gets caught up in the wheelwork of industry. (April 11 –13) Buster Keaton artistically cavorts on the water, the land and during a storm in the fast-paced movie STEAMBOAT BILL JUNIOR (USA 1928) and proves that even a collapsing building wall can't hurt Buster. (April 18 & 19) Chaos also reigns with Laurel & Hardy in SONS OF THE DESERT (USA 1933), when they try to secretly slip away and attend a convention. A turbulent grotesque movie with remarkable gags and ideas. (April 25 & 26) Hilarious slapstick comedies with the unmatched Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton und Laurel & Hardy.