![Berlin on Screen: Berliner Ballad [1948], a Presentation by Mark Reeder](/en/content/images/size/w1280/format/webp/20250814062406_post-war-berlin-comedy-film.jpeg)
Film Presentation: Berlin Ballad [1948], hosted by Mark Reeder in Berlin
In the mid-1980s, a unique opportunity to witness history unfold on screen presented itself to music legend Mark Reeder. He first encountered the film "Berliner Ballade" on television, a cinematic gem that has since become a rarity for many.
The existence of the English-subtitled version of "Berliner Ballade" is a testament to Mark's determination. He played a significant role in making this version available, ensuring that the film can now be experienced by a wider audience.
"Berliner Ballade," a film that offers a striking image of post-war Berlin unlike any other, is a must-see for film enthusiasts. Made in the post-World War II era, it is one of the first comedies made in this period.
Gert Frobe, known for his role as Goldfinger in the James Bond movie Goldfinger, stars in his first feature role in "Berliner Ballade." The film begins in the year 2048 and jumps back to show life in Berlin a hundred years earlier.
For those interested in watching this rare gem, tickets for the event showing "Berliner Ballade" at Fimmel @ Berliner Berg Brauerei can be found here. The event is scheduled for Wed Aug 28, 20:00 at Treptower Str. 39.
While updated specific screening information may be scarce, there are several practical avenues to find the English-subtitled version of "Berliner Ballade." Checking with classic film festivals that feature German cinema, contacting film archives or cultural institutions such as the Deutsche Kinemathek or university film departments, searching for DVD releases or streaming services specializing in classic international films with subtitles, and looking on platforms such as the Criterion Collection, MUBI, or Turner Classic Movies for occasional showings are all viable options.
This version of the rarely-screened film "Berliner Ballade" with English subtitles is indeed a unique opportunity to enjoy. Don't miss out on this chance to delve into a piece of cinematic history.
Engaging with movies-and-tv from different eras expands one's entertainment horizons, and the English-subtitled version of the rare gem "Berliner Ballade" is no exception. To catch this piece of cinematic history, consider checking classic film festivals, film archives, or cultural institutions like the Deutsche Kinemathek, searching for DVD releases, streaming services, or platforms such as the Criterion Collection, MUBI, or Turner Classic Movies for occasional showings.
