Tickets for the retrospective exhibition of Lubitsch's works organized by the Shanghai Art Film Alliance will be officially opened at 12 noon on October 10 (Tuesday)!

As one of the most attractive screening brands of the Shanghai Art Film Alliance, "Master Exhibition" has previously held Kubrick Retrospective, Polanski Retrospective, Herzog Retrospective, Japanese Film Master Exhibition, France It has been screened in many shows including the Film Masters Exhibition, the Russian Film Masters Exhibition, and the Italian Film Masters Exhibition, and is deeply loved by the audience. In October, the Shanghai Art Film Alliance will launch the "Retrospective Exhibition of the Works of German Film Master Ernst Lubitsch".

Lubitsch was the most important German film director during the First World War. His comedies that showed body language and focused on visual effects had gradually become familiar to audiences since before the war. Most of his works focused on the themes of early German films. His sharp and witty writing style, wonderful and precise dialogues, and concise stories and scenes were unique at the time.

Lubitsch was also one of the first European directors to be "imported" to Hollywood. He created a new form of comedy, using his global reach and wisdom to create comedy. This move also inspired many directors in Hollywood at that time, and they produced masterpieces one after another, creating the "Golden Age" of Hollywood (1920-1947). The famous American director Billy Wilder even regarded Lubitsch as his film mentor.

Under the premise of selecting the best screening media, this "Retrospective Exhibition of Lubitsch's Works" will screen many of Lubitsch's silent films and sound films, trying to show the complete picture of Lubitsch's creations as much as possible and bring the best audio-visual experience. This retrospective of Lubitsch's works will screen 8 of his films, including "Carmen", "Madame Dubarry", "Princess de Sumron", "Trouble in Paradise", "Love Is Not Possible", "Angel", "Street Corner" Shop", "Heaven Can Wait".

It is worth mentioning that the films shown in this Masters Exhibition are all digitally restored versions to meet the high-standard needs of movie fans for viewing on the big screen. The three silent films in this Masters Exhibition are all equipped with Chinese embedded subtitles, making the audience more immersed in watching the films.

1. Carmen 1918

A silent film masterpiece directed by film master Lubitsch. The film is adapted from Bizet's classic opera. It tells the story of a gypsy girl, Carmen, who bewitches a Spanish soldier, José. José's love for Carmen makes the latter both flattered and contemptuous, which makes the soldier miserable. Being tempted, but hoping to resist the temptation, the two eventually led to tragedy.

Highlights: Silent film queen Paola Nigri’s sexy interpretation of Carmen

2. Madame DuBarry 1919

This silent film masterpiece directed by film master Lubitsch tells the story of Paris, France, at the end of the 18th century, when a beautiful female worker was spotted by the Spanish envoy. The female worker’s boyfriend learned that he had been betrayed, and out of jealousy, killed the envoy and was imprisoned. Because of her beauty, this female worker was constantly photographed by nobles until the king. She hoped to use the only power she had to save her boyfriend who was sentenced to death.

Highlights: Shocking large-scale crowd patrol game

3. Princess Sumurun 1920

Lubitsch's silent film masterpiece tells the story of a tyrannical chief who dotes on a slave girl, but the slave girl falls in love with a cloth merchant, which puts her in terrible danger. However, the other members of the harem expressed support for her and conspired to bring the lovers together. Meanwhile, a wandering circus dancer longs to be part of the harem, but unbeknownst to her, the hunchbacked clown in the troupe is also deeply in love with her.

Highlights: Lubitsch’s special guest appearance

4. Trouble in Paradise 1932

The classic sound film directed by the film master Lubitsch tells the story of Gaston and Lily, a pair of top international male and female thieves, who plan to steal the money of the female boss of a famous perfume brand company. Gaston disguised himself as the boss's secretary and sneaked into the company, and the action began. But there was a little surprise: the female boss fell in love with Gaston, and a love triangle was taking place.

Highlights: How the domineering female president fell in love with me tenderly

5.Design for Living 1933

The classic masterpiece directed by the film master Lubitsch tells the story of a playwright with lofty ideals and a young painter who share an apartment in Paris. They both met a woman at the same time and fell deeply in love with her. Caught between two men, she came up with an idea to help the two men move forward together. Gradually, a strange triangle relationship began.

Highlights: The origin of the myth (laughing) of "Zu Yu Zhan"

6. Angel 1937

The classic masterpiece directed by the film master Lubitsch tells the story of an international representative who is always concerned about politics and neglects his wife, who also leads a secret life. She has a special double identity that causes her to fly to Paris to meet the former Russian duchess, and that identity causes her emotional distress. The film stars German screen goddess Marlene Dietrich.

Highlights: The Love Troubles of a Double-faced Lady

7. The Shop Around the Corner 1940

The classic masterpiece directed by the film master Lubitsch tells the story of an excellent clerk in a Hungarian grocery store. But one day, a woman came in and wanted to apply for the clerk's position. The two hated each other because of some things. Privately, this excellent clerk had a pen pal, they exchanged letters, admired each other, and even arranged to meet.

Highlights: Happy friends to meet

8.Heaven Can Wait 1943

The classic masterpiece directed by the film master Lubitsch is also his first color film. It tells the story of a man who prepares to enter the underworld after his death. However, he needs certain qualifications to enter the underworld. He is not yet able to enter. In order to prove that he can enter, he tells a story about his childhood. The journey to the end of life.

Highlights: When a scumbag starts to reflect on life

Invoicing time

Tickets for this film festival will go on sale on Tuesday, October 10 at 12 noon

Ticketing information

Each screening at this film festival is 70 yuan/photo (the above price does not include network service fees).

Online ticket purchase: Taopiaopiao app, Maoyan movie app. After opening the app, find the Grand Guangming Cinema, find the corresponding movie in the movie column, and then buy tickets.

Offline ticket purchase: This film festival has an offline ticket purchase channel. Audiences can go to the cinema ticket window to purchase tickets.