The Real Cabaret part 3

Few musicals can claim to capture the mood of a historical period as well as the 1972 classic Cabaret.

Liza Minnelli's unforgettable portrayal of singer Sally Bowles and the film's stylish recreation of the era have become defining images of Weimar Berlin.

In this documentary, actor Alan Cumming explores the truths behind the fiction. He meets many of those closely involved with the original film, including Liza Minnelli, and talks to cabaret artists, among them acclaimed performer Ute Lemper.

Alan explores the origins of the Cabaret story in the writings of Christopher Isherwood and uncovers the story of the real life Sally Bowles, a woman very different from her fictional counterpart.

He talks to the composer of Cabaret about the inspiration for the film's most famous songs and discovers the stories of the original composers and performers, among them Marlene Dietrich. Finally, Alan reveals the tragic fate of many of the cabaret artists at the hands of the Nazis.

The documentary pays tribute to the magic of the original film and explores the fascinating and often shocking reality of the people and stories that inspired it.

With Alan Cumming, Liza Minnelli and Adam Benzwi.

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Entertainment

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• Alan Cumming
• Cabaret
• Liza Minnelli
• Adam Benzwi

[rose7art]

i would gladly have sex with alan 5 times a day

[MEATYOKERRable]

Amazing how this all came tumbling down. Never squelch freedom of expression.

[allizbest]

is there the 1982 cabaret film on youtube? i haven't been about to find it. help!!

[IndianaJoker]

"Oh, me too." Hahaha, I love Alan Cumming. Oh, and me three!

[curlzferrero]

@lesfilmsducarosse It's in the actual musical Cabaret, i think it's just the background music. Not sure if it has a name... hope this helps!

[TheOnlyLMV4]

"She was a literary beard." XD

[mookindahouse]

the original production of Threepenny Opera was staged in a cabaret in '28 w/ Lotte Lenya

[lesfilmsducarosse]

Anyone know the name of the tune that starts at 3:30 ish onwards?