CAPFILM: M
CAPFILM: M
CAPFILM: M
A simple, haunting musical phrase whistled offscreen tells us that a young girl will be killed. “Who Is the Murderer?” pleads a nearby placard as serial killer Hans Beckert (Peter Lorre) closes in on little Elsie Beckmann…
In his harrowing masterwork M, Fritz Lang merges trenchant social commentary with chilling suspense, creating a panorama of private madness and public hysteria that to this day remains the blueprint for the psychological thriller.
The screening will be introduced by Gettysburg College professor Jack Ryan.
Image, Sound and Silence
An Art House Film Series
Art House Film is one of the most bold, dynamic and influential parts of cinema history. While its impact on filmmaking is significant, it is extremely broad, can be challenging to access, and may be difficult to know where to begin. This series—the first of its kind to be presented at the Appell Center—is designed as an introduction, opening the door for our audiences into the wide world of the Art House.
We will explore pivotal film movements, screen films across different eras, celebrate national film traditions from around the globe and filmmakers who have made far-reaching impressions on world cinema.
Whether you are completely new to these films or have seen them many times before, we hope to create a community around this series; encouraging audiences to share their thoughts through discussion following the full theatrical experience and sparking a continued sense of creative exploration.
Other films in this series include:
- Paris, Texas September 8, 2024 3:00PM
- Ikiru November 3, 2024 3:00PM
- The Rules of the Game December 15, 2024 3:00PM
- Pather Panchali January 12, 2025 3:00PM
- Stalker February 23, 2025 3:00PM
Subscribe to the full series for just $60!
