Listings updates
Below we highlight recent additions made to silentfilmcalendar.org listings since;
10 October
See the relevant monthly page for more details.
10 October
Manhatta (Dir. Charles Sheeler/Paul Strand, US, 1921) + Anemic Cinema (Dir. Marcel Duchamp, Fr, 1926) (Screening format – not known, 11/6 mins) Part of a wider screening of films and film clips on the influences behind and work of Busby Berkeley. With live musical accompaniment by Olivia Murphy (saxophone), Barry Edwards (guitar) and Sarah Farmer (violin). Artefact, Stirchley, Birmingham Link
17 October
Blackmail (Dir. Alfred Hitchcock, 1929) With live piano accompaniment from Darius Battiwalla. RNCM, Manchester Link
25 October
Dawn (Dir. Herbert Wilcox, GB, 1928) With live piano accompaniment from Darius Battiwalla. Square Chapel Arts, Halifax Link
11 November
Man With a Movie Camera (Dir. Dziga Vertov, USSR, 1929) Presented as part of the Leeds International Film Festival. With live musical accompaniment by Jonathan P. Eyre. Town hall, Leeds Link
The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty (Dir. Esfir Shub, USSR, 1927)Presented as part of the Leeds International Film Festival. With live musical accompaniment by Jonny Best. Hyde Park Picture House, Leeds Link
18 November
Haxan: Witchcraft Through the Ages (Dir. Benjamin Christensen, Swe., 1922) .Presented as part of the Leeds International Film Festival. With live organ accompaniment by Darius Battiwalla. Town Hall, Leeds Link
30 April 2020
Metropolis (Dir. Fritz Lang, 1927) Presented as part of the Mayfield Festival. With live piano accompaniment by Darius Battiwalla. St Dunstans, Mayfield, Sussex Link
24 June 2020
The Passion of Joan of Arc (Dir. Carl Theodore Dreyer, 1928) Presented by Opera North. Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, composer and producer Julia Holter performs her new soundtrack live, scored for the 36-strong Chorus of Opera North, plus her own band. Town Hall, Leeds Link
27 June 2020
The Passion of Joan of Arc (Dir. Carl Theodore Dreyer, 1928) Presented by Opera North. Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, composer and producer Julia Holter performs her new soundtrack live, scored for the 36-strong Chorus of Opera North, plus her own band. Barbican, London Link
Check out our latest reviews;
British Silent Film Festival 2019 – Click here
Fifth Annual Kennington Bioscope Silent Film Weekend – Click here
The Great Victorian Moving Picture Show – Click here
Opium (1919) – Click here
Hungarian Rhapsody (1928) – Click here
Catch up on all the latest silent film news;
17 September – A Silent Film Autumn To Look Forward To
10 June – End of the line for silent film at the Barbican?
13 May – Another Action Packed Weekend Beckons At The KenBio
4 April – Silent Feast Or Famine At BFI
18 March – Rare Michael Curtiz Silent Film Screening in SW7
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NB Whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the information contained in these listings is accurate, silentfilmcalendar.org can take no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies. You are strongly advised to confirm with the venue that the event remains as detailed, particularly if traveling any distance to attend.
