Rain
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Last night, I attended a screening of the F.W. Murnau's silent classic Nosferatu. The presentation was accompanied by a live orchestra, playing the reconstruced original score, conducted by Gillian Anderson. All told, it was a wonderful evening.
However, it has brought up some questions.
According to Ms. Anderson, the original negative and most existing prints were destroyed due to a lawsuit against the filmmakers launched by Bram Stoker's widow. She reported that only a 16mm print survived because someone stole it (which was greeted with cheers and applause).
I've done some poking around on the web and, according to some sources, there are surviving 35mm elements.
So...the questions
1. Anyone know what did survive in terms of source elements?
2. Has this film ever been given a proper restoration? If so, is this what is presented on the Image DVD or is it just touched up digitally?
Any history about this film would be welcome.
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However, it has brought up some questions.
According to Ms. Anderson, the original negative and most existing prints were destroyed due to a lawsuit against the filmmakers launched by Bram Stoker's widow. She reported that only a 16mm print survived because someone stole it (which was greeted with cheers and applause).
I've done some poking around on the web and, according to some sources, there are surviving 35mm elements.
So...the questions
1. Anyone know what did survive in terms of source elements?
2. Has this film ever been given a proper restoration? If so, is this what is presented on the Image DVD or is it just touched up digitally?
Any history about this film would be welcome.
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"Imagine all the people, living life in peace..." - Imagine by John Lennon
Any smokers who want to accept the challenge of joining me in quitting? If so, click here