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Remembering Max Ophüls
Wed May 20, 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: THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE… | 1953 | 105 Mins | France & Italy | French with English Subtitles.
About the film: A Parisian aristocrat sells her earrings to cover debts, setting off a chain of events that entangles her in a passionate love affair. The earrings pass through multiple hands, becoming symbols of deception, longing, and fate. Ophüls’ graceful camera work and emotional depth turn this story into a devastating study of love, honor, and tragic inevitability.
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: THE EARRINGS OF MADAME DE… | 1953 | 105 Mins | France & Italy | French with English Subtitles.
About the film: A Parisian aristocrat sells her earrings to cover debts, setting off a chain of events that entangles her in a passionate love affair. The earrings pass through multiple hands, becoming symbols of deception, longing, and fate. Ophüls’ graceful camera work and emotional depth turn this story into a devastating study of love, honor, and tragic inevitability.
Screening followed by Discussion. All are Welcome. Entry is free and open to all!