Steamboat Bill, Jr. - Silent film comedy live with orchestra

Steamboat Bill, Jr. – Silent film comedy live with orchestra brings Buster Keaton’s iconic slapstick to life in a dazzling auditory experience. This classic mic‑ranged marvel, Keaton’s final independent outing before his MGM years, is celebrated with the full roar of the METROPOLIS ORCHESTER BERLIN, conducted by Burkhard Götze. Witness the legendary two‑story house collapse—a stunt of unrivaled danger that landed with only centimeters of margin—performed entirely without camera tricks, as Keaton emerged unscathed thanks to a perfectly timed position beneath an open window. The orchestra delivers a lively, witty soundtrack, specially arranged by silent‑film music maestro Robert Israel, breathing new energy into each frame. The concert is presented in close collaboration with the Ernst Lubitsch Prize, underscoring the event’s cinematic pedigree. Mark your calendar for **21 March** when film enthusiast and sponsor Marc Hosemann will open the evening, engaging in a conversation with Aline von Drateln about his affection for “the man who never laughed” and unveiling his own 2017 silent film, *Koks Jedentag geht zur Arbeit*. Join an unforgettable night where film, music and history collide—a true tribute to Buster Keaton’s genius and the magic of silent cinema.