The festival invites audiences to rediscover the wonder of early film, accompanied by musical performances.
The central event takes place this Saturday, September 27, at 8pm, in St Nicholas’s Church, with Carl Theodor Dreyer’s 1928 masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc.
One of the most emotional experiences in cinema, Dreyer’s enigmatic and profoundly moving work merges the world of the viewer with that of saintly Joan, in a shared experience of hushed delirium.
Renée Maria Falconetti’s portrayal of Joan is frequently heralded as the greatest performance in film history. The screening will be accompanied live by Mila Maia on piano and flute, and Michael Chang on violin, creating an immersive encounter with one of the most transcendent works of art ever made.
The festival also offers a rich programme of other silent era classics. Greta Garbo’s Love, Oscar Wilde’s Salomé, and the expressionist landmark The Cabinet of Dr Caligari.
Audiences may also discover the pioneering work of prolific filmmaker Lois Weber with Shoes.
Massimo’s Soul Garden will be transformed into a 1920s speakeasy with The Roaring Twenties Show.
For the full programme and tickets, see www.silentfilmfestival.ie
