Do you interesting movies that have themes or stories that you haven’t seen before? You should go to UnSilent Cinema at Figat7th! You should not miss this great event.
It’s tomorrow, Thursday, September 28 and Friday, September 29 from 8:30 -10 PM!!
7 PM: DJ Set on FIGat7th Plaza
8 PM: Screenings & live show on FIGat7th Plaza
In a two-night production, the not-so-silent silver screen is returning to downtown Los Angeles to excite the senses at UnSilent Cinema. The outdoor event will take over downtown Los Angeles’s premier shopping and dining destination, FIGat7th, to showcase classic silent films brought to life by contemporary live scores.
Bridging early 20th-century film masterpieces to present day contemporary music culture, this year’s UnSilent Cinema is inspired by female-focused music and film. Two full-length features with strong female leads have been paired with world premiere scores written and performed by top female musicians.
Thursday, September 28 (8:30pm-10:00pm):
–Warm-up: DJ Set by Garth Trinidad of KCRW
—Opening act by NOVELLER scoring her own short film
Noveller is the solo electric guitar project of Brooklyn-based composer and filmmaker Sarah Lipstate. Handling the guitar as her muse, Lipstate summons a sonic palette so rich as to challenge the listener to conceive of how it’s housed in a single instrument manipulated by a solitary performer.
Juana Molina, scoring The Goddess (WORLD PREMIERE)
Based in Buenos Aires, Juana Molina is recognized worldwide as the darling of the international indie/electronic/folk scene. Her single, Tres Cosas was placed in the ͞Top Ten Records of 2004 by The New York Times, and has been championed by the likes of David Byrne and Will Oldham. Molina’s music is highly unique and personal, featuring elements of folk along with ambient electronica.
The Goddess
Featuring a powerful performance by Chinese cinema superstar Ruan Lingyu, The Goddess (1934, Wu Yonggang) is a tragic tale of shame and maternal sacrifice. Lingyu plays a prostitute who sells herself on the bustling, neon-lit streets of Shanghai to provide for herself and her infant son. The difficult life of our heroine is reflected in her dealings with anonymous clients while living in a sordid apartment where she endures the annoying and often threatening company of her pimp as she tries to raise her child. Knowing that a good education is essential for her son so that he may have a better chance in life, she sacrifices herself for her child’s happiness when the dean of his school considers expelling him due to pressure from judgemental neighbors..
Friday, September 29 (8:30pm-10:00pm):
–Warm-up: DJ Set by Raul Campos of KCRW
–Opening act by NOVELLER scoring her own short film
Noveller is the solo electric guitar project of Brooklyn-based composer and filmmaker Sarah Lipstate. Handling the guitar as her muse, Lipstate summons a sonic palette so rich as to challenge the listener to conceive of how it’s housed in a single instrument manipulated by a solitary performer.
Julia Holter, scoring The Passion of Joan of Arc (WORLD PREMIERE)
On Friday, September 29, The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928, directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer) will be screened with a unique performance by American singer, songwriter and artist Julia Holter.
Julia Holter creates intimate, radiant ballads that convey love, trust, and power in human relationships. Holter’s most recent album, Have You In My Wilderness, is a collection of multi-layered and texturally rich songs, featuring an array of electronic and acoustic instruments played by an ensemble of gifted Los Angeles musicians. She is known for her unique sound where her voice lifts over layers of smeared, hazy effects, putting her vocals front and center amidst a backdrop of eclectic mixes.
The Passion of Joan of Arc
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928, Carl Theodor Dreyer) is a silent French film based on the actual transcripts of the trial of Joan of Arc, summarizing the time she was a captive of England and depicting her subsequent trial and execution. The film is widely regarded as a landmark of cinema for its production style, Dreyer’s direction, and Renée Jeanne Falconetti’s performance as Joan of Arc, which is considered to be one of the finest in cinema history. Dreyer’s final version of the film was cut down due to pressure from the Archbishop of Paris and from government censors. In 1981, a film print of Dreyer’s final cut was discovered in a mental institution in Oslo, Norway and re-released to major critical acclaim.
Don’t miss this perfect opportunity for a great date night. There are awesome places to grab some food and/or have some cocktails at Figat7th!!
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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