Film+MusicFest: Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau - Tartüff Vorfilm: Don Juan heiratet oder Der Herzensknicker

**Film+MusicFest: Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau – Tartüff Vorfilm: Don Juan heiratet oder Der Herzensknicker** Step into the daring world of filmmaker Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, whose 1925 adaptation of Molière’s classic *Tartuffe* he staged as a film‑within‑a‑film, deliberately flipping the expressive “unchained camera” of *The Last Laugh* in favor of the static theatrical perspective of early cinema. In this nuanced parody, a greedy housekeeper plots to disinherit an innocent grandson, only to be unmasked by the young man’s theatrical ingenuity—a traveling cinema set and a cleverly disguised performance expose the deceit. Murnau’s own sense of humor and self‑irony shine through his playful use of and commentary on contemporary cinematic techniques, and the story echoes the historical tension between his father’s business acumen and his father’s art‑loving sensitivities. For this concert film experience, seasoned conductor and composer Bernd Wilden stages his new composition *Tartuffe*, brought to life by the Bielefeld Philharmonic Orchestra. The program begins with a 15‑minute comedy, “The Heartbreaker, or Don Juan Marries,” filmed in 1909, and re‑interpreted by Wilden in 2002 with an ensemble from the Bielefeld School of Art and Music. This first performance of Wilden’s *Tartuffe* is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Hanns Bisegger Foundation. Join us for a unique celebration of an early cinematic gem reborn on the concert stage. Discover the hidden laugh in Murnau’s work and experience his inventive vision in an intimate, live‑orchestra setting. Tickets are available now—don’t miss this chance to bring a forgotten gem out of the shadows and into the spotlight.