Film Screening

Menschen am Sonntag / People on Sunday

Apr 21, 2025, 10:30 PM

Exploring themes of youth, love, and the fleeting nature of happiness

Directed by Robert Siodmak and Edgar G. Ulmer (1930)
Silent film; English intertitles. 73 min.

"People on Sunday" captures a carefree summer day in 1920s Berlin, following a group of young friends as they enjoy leisure time by the lakeside. The film weaves together their experiences, exploring themes of youth, love, and the fleeting nature of happiness. As the day unfolds, the characters navigate relationships and personal aspirations, highlighting the vibrancy of urban life while hinting at the challenges that lie ahead.

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.