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This is the latest adaptation of Thomas Mann’s unfinished novel. It tells the story of the charming “Hochstapler” Felix Krull. After he dodges the military draft thanks to his acting abilities, he starts his con man career in the prestigious hotel “Saint James and Albany” in Paris. There he gets promoted quickly and draws the attention of several female guests, especially the rich Madame Houpflé who is happy to let him take her jewelry as part of her “Liebeswunsch”. Soon he travels the world pretending to be the noble Marquis de Venosta. His trip takes him to Lisbon where he makes the acquaintance of Professor Kuckuck and his wife and daughter. While the novel ends abruptly with the passionate encounter between Krull and Kuckuck’s wife, the movie opts for a denouement akin to a fairy tale, aka a happy ending. The film will be shown in German with English subtitles.
Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and the movie will begin at 7:30pm.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The German Society of Pennsylvania, 611 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, United States
Tickets
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