Weekend (1930)

Wochende (Weekend) is a film initially commissioned by the Berlin Radio Hour. Prior to Weekend, Ruttmann had made numerous celebrated avant-garde films, namely Opus I-IV, and the spectacular Berlin: Symphony of a City (1927). The advent of sound films dawned, and, interested in how spectators perceive sound, he premiered a film without pictures. On June 13th, 1930, the audience took their seats, the lights went down, and the sound of the film was heard. But the screen was completely blank.

Director: Walter Ruttmann
Genre: Music
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date:
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weekend about?
Wochende (Weekend) is a film initially commissioned by the Berlin Radio Hour. Prior to Weekend, Ruttmann had made numerous celebrated avant-garde films, namely Opus I-IV, and the spectacular Berlin: Symphony of a City (1927). The advent of sound films dawned, and, interested in how spectators perceive sound, he premiered a film without pictures. On June 13th, 1930, the audience took their seats, the lights went down, and the sound of the film was heard. But the screen was completely blank.
Who directed Weekend?
Weekend was directed by Walter Ruttmann.
How long is Weekend?
Weekend has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is Weekend?
Weekend is a Music film.
Where was Weekend produced?
Weekend was produced in Germany.