The Real Babylon Berlin – Brought to Life

The real Babylon Berlin, from a classic 1927 film. Given new life through the efforts of blogger Glamourdaze and the use of deep AI. Berlin:

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Berlin – Symphony of a City 1927. Ai Colorization: Glamourdaze.com

The film, Symphony of a Great City 1927, directed by Walter Ruttmann, is a fascinating and groundbreaking work that captures the rhythm of life in Berlin during the 1920s.

The Real Babylon Berlin of the Golden Twenties

Ai colorized and with sound. Berlin of the 1920’s.

Berlin: Symphony of a Metropolis is a classic 1927 silent film that was recently given new life through the efforts of blogger Glamourdaze and the use of deep AI. The film, directed by Walter Ruttmann, is a fascinating and groundbreaking work that captures the rhythm of life in Berlin during the 1920s.

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Cabaret club dancers – Berlin 1927. Ai colorized by Glamourdaze

At its core, the film is a portrait of a city in motion, showing the hustle and bustle of everyday life as people go about their daily routines. Through a series of carefully choreographed sequences, the film depicts the city’s factories, trains, and street life, as well as its parks, shops, and cabaret nightlife. Despite its relative simplicity, the film is both visually stunning and emotionally rich, capturing the energy and vitality of a rapidly changing city.

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Cabaret girl gets ready for a show. Berlin 1927. Walter Ruttman. Colorization – Glamourdaze

The recent restoration of the film by Glamourdaze has breathed new life into this classic work. By using artificial neural networks, the blogger adds color to the black and white footage. Giving the film a new level of vibrancy and realism. The addition of sound, has also added a new dimension to the film, making it feel more immersive and alive.

Babylon Berlin – from TV Drama to the Real Thing

Babylon Berlin is a historical fiction television series set in the late 1920s in the city of Berlin, Germany. Created by Tom Tykwer, Henk Handloegten, and Achim von Borries. Released in 2017 and is based on the novel “Berlin Alexanderplatz” by Alfred Döblin.

The show depicts the city of Berlin during a time of great political, social, and cultural upheaval, as the Weimar Republic was in its final days and the rise of National Socialism was beginning to take hold. Starring Liv Lisa Fries and Volker Bruch.

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Liv Lisa Fries – Babylon Berlin

For fans of silent film and the history of Berlin, this restored edit of is a must-see. Using neural networks, the film has been transformed from a monochromatic work into a vibrant city in motion. The restoration is a testament to the power of technology. Bringing old works back to life and allowing audiences an immersive time travel experience.

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