Written, directed and produced by Peter Paul Felner, this 1923 adaptation of the 'Merchant of Venice' is partly based on Shakespeare's comedy, partly on Felner's invention. The excellent cast of Der Kaufmann von Venedig (The Jew of Mestri) includes Werner Krauss (the demonic Dr. Caligari) in the title role, Max Schreck (Murnau's Nosferatu) and German silent movie star Henny Porten.

With live piano accompaniment by Stephen Horne. The film will be introduced by Professor Tony Howard, Warwick University. The film will also be followed by a Q & A.

Germany, 1923, b/w, 85 mins, silent, with English intertitles, Dir. Peter Paul Felner

The event is part of the multi-disciplinary festival 'Shakespeare is German'.

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