The Wrecked Cinema
Das kaputte Kino
Synopsis
"In Germany, I bought an old 35mm Debrie camera. I spent several weeks working with this camera and found that its mechanics were marvelously thought out and that the way the camera was made was proof of the skilled craftsmanship back then. I developed a procedure which also allowed me to use the camera as a printing machine. The printing process is not so different from the filming process, as far as the transport of the film goes . . . It was a lot of fun to try to exhaust the possibilities of the Debrie. It was not only the mechanics that were exciting, like the works of a wonderful old clock, but the numerous possibilities for the realization of the second part of the film, too. This consists mainly of what has already been shot, but offers at least 50% more experimental manipulations in the printed part." (HHK)
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Planken Lichtspiele, Grosses Haus, Mannheim
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- HHK Schoenherr
- Screenplay & Story
- HHK Schoenherr
- Original Title
- Das kaputte Kino
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
HHK Schoenherr
HHK Schoenherr
HHK Schoenherr
HHK Schoenherr
Department Leadership Roster
HHK Schoenherr
Director
HHK Schoenherr
Producer
HHK Schoenherr
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What is The Wrecked Cinema about?
"In Germany, I bought an old 35mm Debrie camera. I spent several weeks working with this camera and found that its mechanics were marvelously thought out and that the way the camera was made was proof of the skilled craftsmanship back then. I developed a procedure which also allowed me to use the camera as a printing machine. The printing process is not so different from the filming process, as far as the transport of the film goes . . . It was a lot of fun to try to exhaust the possibilities of the Debrie. It was not only the mechanics that were exciting, like the works of a wonderful old clock, but the numerous possibilities for the realization of the second part of the film, too. This consists mainly of what has already been shot, but offers at least 50% more experimental manipulations in the printed part." (HHK)
Who directed The Wrecked Cinema?
The Wrecked Cinema was directed by HHK Schoenherr.
Who stars in The Wrecked Cinema?
The principal cast of The Wrecked Cinema includes Raphaela Schoenherr.
When was The Wrecked Cinema released and how long is it?
The Wrecked Cinema was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 12m.