Sound and Silents
This year's Sound and Silents treats feature three silent movies starring iconic blondes plus the very first feature length animation from pioneering early filmmaker Lotte Reiniger - all these films are accompanied by specially commissioned live scores from hot female talent including Mira Calix, Gwyneth Herbert, Patti Plinko and Jane Gardner.
Read our article Musicians Meet Silent Stars at BEVFF 2010
Strand curated by Kelly Robinson.
Mira Calix gives us an exclusive low down on her commission so far here
Find out which iconic films (and Blondes!) feature in the sizzling Blonde Crazy Season at the BFI Southbank.
The Patsy
+ specially commissioned live accompaniment from Gwyneth Herbert & Live introduction from Patsy Kensit
NFT 1, Wed March 10, 6.30pm
Laugh-a-minute comedy with live accompaniment from jazz folk-diva Gwyneth Herbert. Plus a live introduction with the film's name sake and British star Patsy Kensit.
Chicago
+ specially commissioned live accompaniment from Patti Plinko.
NFT 1, Tue March 9, 6.30pm
The original tale of seductress Roxie Hart, with live accompaniment from the dark and dreamy Patti Plinko. Plus an on screen introduction from West End star Ruthie Henshall (the first-ever and current star of Chicago in London!) from her dressing table just before she gets on stage.
Her Sister from Paris
+ specially commissioned live accompaniment from Jane Gardner
Cinema 1 Barbican Centre, March 7, 4.00pm
Twins play identity tricks and games of seduction to save a marriage in this hilarious comedy, with live accompaniment from pianist Jane Gardner.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed
+ specially commissioned live accompaniment from Mira Calix
NFT 1, 6 Mar, 6.30pm
The creative innovation of first-ever feature animation director Lotte Reiniger is doubled as British Composer Award winner Mira Calix premieres her new live musical accompaniment.
