Die Büchse der Pandora / Pandora’s Box
Film Screening

Die Büchse der Pandora / Pandora’s Box

Apr 7, 2025, 10:30 PM

Lulu's relationships lead to chaos and tragedy



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Directed by G.W. Pabst (1929)
Silent film; English intertitles. 109 min.

Set in early 20th-century Berlin, "Pandora's Box" follows Lulu, a charismatic and seductive woman who captivates the men around her. As she navigates a world filled with desire and deception, her relationships lead to chaos and tragedy. Ultimately, her charm and sexuality draw her into a spiral of ruin, revealing the darker consequences of desire and the societal constraints that ensnare her.

This screening is presented as part of the Winter/Spring 2025 Filmbar Series, “Everyday Echoes: Iconic Films of the Neue Sachlichkeit.” Organized in conjunction with the special exhibition, “Neue Sachlichkeit / New Objectivity,” this selection of films from the period are characterized by realistic, straightforward camerawork, interpreting the events and social themes of the day.