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Scarlet Street
Fritz Lang, 103 mins, USA, 1945, 35mm, B&W. Courtesy: The Library of Congress
Widely considered one of the classic film noirs, Lang's masterpiece tells the story of Christopher Cross (Edward G. Robinson), a man on the verge of a mid-life crisis who falls under the spell of the unapologetically erotic and ruthless Kitty (Joan Bennett). Imported 35mm print.
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Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler Part 2
Fritz Lang, 115 mins, Germany, 1922, 35mm, B&W, German with English subtitles
The conclusion of Lang's two-part masterwork charts Dr. Mabuse's self-destructive descent into madness. Incorporating comedy, a pointed political subtext, satire, sex and nudity, violence, dazzling special effects, horror and full-throttle action, the film redefined the crime thriller and was a huge commercial success in Germany. Imported 35mm print.
