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Lichter der Großstadt

Tue 29 Dec · 19:30

Babylon, Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin, Mitte

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City Lights (Lichter der Großstadt) is a 1931 silent film by Charlie Chaplin, shown here with live music. The Babylon Orchester Berlin, conducted by Ben Palmer, performs the score live during the screening. The film tells of the love between a tramp and a blind flower girl who mistakes him for a wealthy man. A timeless classic that calls for both laughter and tears.

Written by a model, sources: visitberlin.de, babylonberlin.eu

Critics

9.3Outstanding

Critics praise the blend of slapstick and romance and Chaplin's genius, calling the film perfect with no deductions. Hardly any faults are mentioned.

Reviews: mussmansehen, TMDb

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Tue 29 Dec

BabylonRosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin

19:30+ Live music

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Babylon is in Berlin’s Mitte.

Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin

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