With “Return of the Jedi” in 1983, George Lucas completed the original trilogy of his “Star Wars” saga. Cult characters like Yoda and Darth Vader, fantastic locations like the desert planet Tatooine or the second Death Star and Oscar-winning special effects continue to fascinate viewers of all ages to this day. The space epic achieved cult status, not least thanks to the award-winning soundtrack by John Williams. A galactic cinema and sound journey awaits viewers and listeners when the third film in the science fiction saga comes to the Kulturpalast for the first time. While the Dresden Philharmonic under the direction of Benjamin Pope plays the impressive soundtrack live, the film is shown in its entirety on a large screen.
The second, even more powerful Death Star, which will seal the final downfall of the rebels, is nearing completion. The rebels unite their forces on the moon Endor to fight against the Empire and thus the dark side of the Force. Meanwhile, Luke returns to the remote planet Dagobah to complete his training as a Jedi Knight with Master Yoda. He learns from him that he has to face his father, Darth Vader, one last time. As the attack on the Death Star begins, there is another lightsaber duel between father and son.
