The Endless Night – U.S. Premiere

At the end of last year, the award-winning film The Endless Night (Die endlose Nacht, 1963) celebrated its U.S. premiere at New York’s renowned Metrograph cinema – a landmark moment for this German classic, featuring the legendary film score by Peter Thomas.

A milestone in German cinema history, the film was honored with four German Film Awards in Gold, including Best Original Score for Peter Thomas. Thanks to the passion and dedication of Walter Potganski (MovieMax), this cinematic gem was presented to an international audience for the first time in an English-language version – a true milestone for the film.

The late, great Hannelore Elsner once said of the film:

“I want people to see this film… it’s a gift.”

With its haunting atmosphere, outstanding performances, and iconic music, The Endless Night remains a timeless classic – continuing to captivate new generations of film lovers around the world.