📽️ Film History Marathon by Mark Wachholz: PART III

Wednesday committee presents:
📽️ Film History Marathon by Mark Wachholz / Wednesday 18.03., 18:30 – 23:00

PART III: THE RISE OF WORLD CINEMA AND THE SWELL OF NEW WAVES

In the transformative decades of the 1950s and 1960s, the tides of cinema begin to shift. Emerging film nations such as Japan, India, and Sweden leave indelible marks on the global stage, intertwining Western cinematic traditions with their own rich tapestries of storytelling.

Fueled by the dark echoes of World War II and the global liberation from colonial rule, this vibrant fusion generates a wealth of novel themes, worldviews, and cinematic realities that reflect humanity’s profound shift in consciousness.

Simultaneously, a dynamic cadre of young filmmakers and film enthusiasts defiantly rise against the encroaching monotony of formulaic cinema. Shattering established norms, they audaciously reinvent cinema, turning its own potent lens back onto itself. This spirited rebellion sends ripples across the globe, sparking waves of cinematic innovations— from the avant-garde fervor of the French Nouvelle Vague to the rejuvenation of a stagnant American cinema, culminating in an iconic explosion that heralds the dawn of New Hollywood.

General Information about the film history marathon:

📅 March 4th, 13th, 18th and 27th (2 Wednesdays, 2 Fridays)
⏰ 6.30 pm – ca 11 pm
💵 Donation based
📍Foyer filmArche, Lahnstraße 25
This year held in English!

💫 Part I: From the origins of story to the dreams of silent cinema (4.3.)

💫 Part Il: Decoding the golden age of cinema (13.3.)

💫 Part III: The rise of world cinema and the swell of new waves (

💫 Part IV: High concept, mind benders and the future of cinema

We’re looking forward to see you at the next round of one of filmArche’s most iconic marathons, don’t miss out! If newbie or fan – everyone’s welcome! 🍿