JFilm and the Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival present
The GolemDirector: Paul Wegener 1920, Germany, 86 minutes, Silent film with Live Musical Score
In 16th century Prague, a rabbi animates a clay giant to protect his people, but has he created a hero or a monster? Betty Olivero’s haunting score will be performed live as backdrop to director Paul Wegener’s expressionist images and epic set pieces, screened in gorgeous color-tinted black and white with English intertitles. Lucy Fischer, Distinguished Professor of English and Director of the Film Studies Program, University of Pittsburgh, will introduce the film.
Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m.
Jewish Community Center • Katz Auditorium
Tickets:
$20 General Admission, $15 Seniors, $10 Students
Online at www.pjmf.net or call: 412-394-3353
