Brand in der Oper

  • May 24, 2024 / 19:00
  • June 1, 2024 / 15:00

Director: Carl Froelich:
Cast: Gustav Fröhlich, Gustaf Gründgens, Alexa von Engström, Gertrud Arnold
Germany, 1930, 87', DCP, b&w
German with Turkish subtitles

The impressive film, which depicts how people react in times of crisis and how they can show solidarity in the face of difficulties, takes place in a famous opera house in Vienna. In the middle of the night, the building is suddenly shaken by a fire outbreak, causing some people to panic and flee while others are trapped inside. A wealthy businessman, a young opera singer, a chef, and opera-goers are forced to fight together amidst the fire. However, this disaster becomes more than just a physical threat; it evolves into an adventure that reveals the characters' internal conflicts.

Es

Es

Mädchen in Uniform

Mädchen in Uniform

Brand in der Oper

Brand in der Oper

Weak Spot

Weak Spot

Good News from the Skies

Good News from the Skies

Inspired by the exhibition And Now the Good News, which focusing on the relationship between mass media and art, we prepared horoscope readings based on the chapters of the exhibition. Using the popular astrological language inspired by the effects of the movements of celestial bodies on people, these readings with references to the works in the exhibition make fictional future predictions inspired by the horoscope columns that we read in the newspapers with the desire to receive good news about our day. 

Giorgio de Chirico

Giorgio de Chirico

Giorgio de Chirico was born on July 10, 1888, in Volos, Greece, to an Italian family. His mother, Gemma Cervetto, was from a family of Genoa origin, but most likely she was born in Izmir. His father, Evaristo, was born on June 21, 1841 in the Büyükdere district of Istanbul.

The Ottoman Way of Serving Coffee

The Ottoman Way of Serving Coffee

Coffee was served with much splendor at the harems of the Ottoman palace and mansions. First, sweets (usually jam) was served on silverware, followed by coffee serving. The coffee jug would be placed in a sitil (brazier), which had three chains on its sides for carrying, had cinders in the middle, and was made of tombac, silver or brass. The sitil had a satin or silk cover embroidered with silver thread, tinsel, sequin or even pearls and diamonds.