When does the cinema concert take place?

The event starts on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM and is expected to end around 7:00 PM.

Where does Forbidden Paradise take place?

The cinema concert takes place in the Great Hall of the Rudolf Oetker Hall, Lampingstraße 16, 33615 Bielefeld.

How much does a ticket cost?

A ticket costs 28.50 euros according to the published event information.

Who musically accompanies the film?

The Metropolis Orchestra Berlin accompanies the film live. Robert Israel composed the music and will conduct.

Which film is being shown?

Ernst Lubitsch's silent film Forbidden Paradise from 1924 with Pola Negri, Rod La Rocque, Adolphe Menjou, and Clark Gable is shown.

Is the event covered?

Yes. The event takes place in the Rudolf Oetker Hall, which is an indoor venue.

Metropolis Orchestra Berlin in Bielefeld 2026

Name: Ernst Lubitsch: Forbidden Paradise – Metropolis Orchestra Berlin
Start: 2026-11-01T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-01T19:00:00+01:00
Location: Rudolf-Oetker-Halle

Silent Film Classic Meets Orchestral Live Atmosphere

On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the Rudolf Oetker Hall in Bielefeld will transform into a cinema with concert dimensions: Ernst Lubitsch's silent film classic Forbidden Paradise from 1924 meets the live music of the Metropolis Orchestra Berlin. The start is at 5:00 PM.

A Tsarina, a Lover, and a Realm Full of Intrigue

In a fictional Balkan country, Tsarina Katharina rules with charm, power, and an army of lovers. As a mutiny threatens and her current beau Alexei becomes a danger, it’s not the battlefield that determines the outcome, but the checkbook. Lubitsch combines political satire, romantic entanglements, and elegant comedy into a cinematic experience that is both playful and biting.

Film History in Rhythmic Dialogue with the Orchestra

On the screen appear Pola Negri, Rod La Rocque, Adolphe Menjou, and the young Clark Gable. The restored version of the film was created with the support of the Museum of Modern Art, the Film Foundation, and the George Lucas Family Foundation. Robert Israel composed the music for the Metropolis Orchestra Berlin and will also conduct.

When Images Become Sound

The special power of this cinema concert lies in the synchronization of movement, glances, and musical dramaturgy. The orchestra responds to gestures, tempo, and cinematic punchlines; an immediate concert experience emerges from historical black-and-white projection and orchestral color. The Rudolf Oetker Hall provides a characteristic acoustic and a concentrated atmosphere.

A Highlight of the 36th Film+Music Festival

Forbidden Paradise is part of the 36th Film+Music Festival of the Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau Society. Ernst Lubitsch's artistic lightness, Pola Negri's charismatic performance, and the live-developed film music connect film history with modern concert practice. For film enthusiasts and lovers of orchestral stage performance, an evening is created that makes historical images audible anew.

Conclusion: Experience Cinema, Concert, and Great Emotions Live

The audience can expect an elegant mix of silent film, comedy, romantic intrigue, and orchestral tension. Those who wish to experience Forbidden Paradise not just as a visual entity, but as a living dialogue between screen and sound, should not miss this extraordinary cinema concert in Bielefeld.