Filmpodium, a repertory cinema operated by the Mayor of Zurich’s Office of Cultural Affairs, screens around 350 different films per year. Thematic cycles and retrospectives of classic works of cinema run side-by-side with premieres of distinctive ...
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Lecture series: #8 From silent film to sound film
The lecture ‘Film History 1: From the Cinema of Attractions to 1945’ at the Department of Film Studies (University of Zurich) will take place as a public event at the Filmpodium. From September to December, every Thursday afternoon, Daniel Wiegand and his guests will explore aspects of film history from the first half of the 20th century: from the early days in the late 19th century, through key stages of the silent film era, to the transition to sound film and classic Hollywood cinema.
All lectures (90 minutes, free admission) will be delivered by Prof. Dr Daniel Wiegand – unless otherwise stated – and will be followed by film screenings (standard admission prices).
Lecture 8: From Silent Film to Sound Film
Thu 12 Nov 16:15 (90'), followed by Ecstasy
In collaboration with the Department of Film Studies at the University of Zurich
Lecture 8: From Silent Film to Sound Film
Thu 12 Nov 16:15 (90'), followed by Ecstasy
In collaboration with the Department of Film Studies at the University of Zurich
Free admission – free tickets available at the cinema box office or online in advance
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
16:15 - 17:45 o'clock
Filmpodium Kino
Nüschelerstrasse 11
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 415 33 66
info@filmpodium.ch
Accessibility:
Infos Zugänglichkeit:
The cinema is accessible for wheelchairs and equipped with a wireless assistive listening system.
