Here are the two programs Kubelka presented. Some films were shown more than once. The programs were a great succcess, with average attendance of 150 per night and many regarding them as "life-changing." These programs were made possible in part through the support of the Austrian Consulate General in Chicago.
Peter Kubelka's Metric Films and Dichtung und Wahrheit
Adebar (1956/57). 35mm, B&W, sound, 1-1/2 min
Schwechater (1957/58). 35mm, b&w, sound, 1 min.
Arnulf Rainer (1958/60). 35mm, 16mm, b&w, sound, 6-1/2 min.
Dichtung und Wahrheit (Poetry and Truth) (2003). 35mm, color, silent, 13 min..
Peter Kubelka's Metaphoric Films
Mosaik Im Vertrauen (Mosaic in Confidence) (1954/55). 35mm, 16mm, color and b&w, sound, 16-1/2 min.
Unsere Afrikareise (Our Trip to Africa) (1961-66). 16mm, color, sound, 12-1/2 min.
Pause! (1977). 16mm, color, sound, 11-3/4 min.
Peter Kubelka Links
Descriptions of each of these films as well as general information about Kubelka are available in these pages from a film festival catalogue and at the Film-Makers' Coopeartive Web site. This page repeats some texts but also has a general paragraph on Kubelka's work, and there are some texts on my site. There's an article on Dichtung und Wahrheit by Alexander Horwath. Other sites: A short introduction to Kubelka, by Fred Camper; comments on Kubelka's films by Acquarello,
February 26 & 27: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
February 26, 2:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metric Films and Dichtung und Wahrheit, East Building Auditorium, admission free.
February 27, 4:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metaphoric Films, East Building Auditorium, admission free.
March 2 & 4: The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio.
March 2, 8:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metric Films Plus Dichtung und Wahrheit, Student Union (Bancroft Campus), Auditorium, admission $5 ($3 students), phone 419-530-2202.
March 4, 8:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metaphoric Films, Student Union (Bancroft Campus), Ingman Room, admission $5 ($3 students), phone 419-530-2202.
March 6 & 8: The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.
March 6, 8:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metric Films and Dichtung und Wahrheit, Film Studies Center, 5811 S. Ellis Ave, Cobb Hall 306, Chicago, admission free, phone 773-702-8596 Seating is limited; come early.
March 8, 8:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metaphoric Films, Film Studies Center, 5811 S. Ellis Ave, Cobb Hall 306, Chicago, admission free, phone 773-702-8596. Seating is limited; come early.
March 10 & 12: The University of Wisconsin at Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
March 10, 4:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metric Films and Dichtung und Wahrheit, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Vilas Hall room 4070, 821 University Ave, Madison, Wisconsin, admission free, phone 262-3627 or write Tom Yoshikami.
March 12, 7:30 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metaphoric Films, University of Wisconsin at Madison, Vilas Hall room 4070, 821 University Ave, Madison, Wisconsin, admission free, phone 262-3627 or write Tom Yoshikami.
March 14 & 16: The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
March 14, 7:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metric Films and Dichtung und Wahrheit, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Union Theatre, 2nd floor of the UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, admission free, phone 414 229 4070 or Carl Bogner at 414 229 4758.
March 16, 7:00 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metaphoric Films, , University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Union Theatre, 2nd floor of the UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, admission free, phone 414 229 4070 or Carl Bogner at 414 229 4758.
March 22-24: The University of Minnesota at Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Presented by University of Minnesota professor and filmmaker Hisham Bizri.)
March 22, 7:30 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metric Films and Dichtung und Wahrheit, Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak Street S.E.,Minneapolis, Minnesota.
March 23, 7:30 PM: A Conversation Between Peter Kubelka and Fred Camper on Kubelka's Films and Life, Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak Street S.E.,Minneapolis, Minnesota.
March 24, 7:30 PM: Peter Kubelka's Metaphoric Films, Oak Street Cinema, 309 Oak Street S.E.,Minneapolis, Minnesota.