Festival opening + Abenteuer im Nachtexpress

Abenteuer im Nachtexpress (Adventure in the Night Express)
Harry Piel, Germany 1925, 86 min. Silent, German with English subtitles

Music: Udo Erdenreich, Karen Thastum und Dieter Kölsch 


Introduced by Andreas Thein

On a night express train, detective Harry Peel (actor Piel’s frequent alter ego on the big screen) gets caught up in criminal activities. During a long journey through the night, Peel pulls out all the stops, uncoupling carriages, fighting under the chassis, and jumping onto the train roof. Spectacular stunts, intense night shots, and Piel’s legendary charm, accentuated by the film’s beautiful tint, show how the Düsseldorf filmmaker once captivated the world. (FR)


Andreas Thein is Head of Collections and Restoration at  Filmmuseum Düsseldorf