Sound and Silents 2010

So far 2010 has seen three silent films starring iconic blondes as part of the Blonde Crazy season at the BFI Southbank and the Barbican during the festival.  The festival also featured Mira Calix meets Prince Achmed celebrating pioneering filmmaker Lotte Reineger who made the very first feature animation. This hjas been touring the UK and launched our animation lab with Warp Films. 

Finally we are bringing together a selection of previous commissions as part of a new Birds Eye View season at London’s fabulous new concert venue, Kings Place, in May. For details on this click here

  • Her Sister from Paris accompanied by Jane Gardner

    As part of the Blonde Crazy season at the BFI for the 2010 Birds Eye View Film Festival

    Jane Gardner brings her musical genius to Her sister from Paris a riotous comic film starring A list silent film comedienne Constance Talmadge.

  • The Patsy accompanied by Gwyneth Herbert

    As part of the Blonde Crazy season at the BFI for the 2010 Birds Eye View Film Festival

    Multi- talented singer-songwriter Gwyneth Herbert composes and performs live for The Patsy.

  • Chicago accompanied by Patti Plinko

    As part of the Blonde Crazy season at the BFI for the 2010 Birds Eye View Film Festival

    Fast up-and-coming Patti Plinko adds spice to the original Chicago.

  • I Don't Want to be a Man! accompanied by Zoe Rahman

     + The Danger Girl accompanied by Juice
    29th May 2010, Kings Place

    A fantastic double bill of silent comedy featuring Ossi Oswalda and Gloria Swanson with music from acclaimed jazz pianist Zoe Rahman and experimental vocal trio Juice.

  • My Best Girl accompanied by The Elysian Quartet

    28th May 2010, Kings Place

    A delightful romantic comedy starring Mary Pickford with music from the only British string quartet of its generation dedicated exclusively to contemporary and experimental music.

  • The Temptress accompanied by Natalie Clein

    27th May 2010, Kings Place

    Greta Garbo stars as a melancholy vamp in an emotional rollercoaster with live musical accompaniment from Classical Brit Award Winning cellist Natalie Clein.