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The Adventures of Prince Achmed (Directed by Lotte Reiniger, 1926)
Date: 10 April 2010
Location: Arnolfini, Bristol
Time: 19:30
Bristol Silents would like to draw your attention to this special screening at one of our partner venues at Arnolfini. In this special commission for Bird's Eye View, renowned musician and composer Mira Calix will perform her musical accompaniment for The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), the first feature length animation ever made. Signed to Warp Records, Calix is winner of the British Composer Award 2009 She has worked with artists such as Radiohead, the London Sinfonetta and Aphex Twin, and has performed all over the world.
At this unique event she will conjour an original and contemporary score for Lotte Reineger's beautifully creative fairytale inspired by Arabian Nights. The pioneering, painstakingly hand-cut silhouette animation, a labour of love, stands as one of the great classics of early feature animation - witty, delicate, inventive, and romantic.
All Bristol Silents members are entitled to pay the concessionary rate on production of their Bristol Silents discount/membership card.
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Location: Arnolfini, Bristol
Time: 19:30
Bristol Silents would like to draw your attention to this special screening at one of our partner venues at Arnolfini. In this special commission for Bird's Eye View, renowned musician and composer Mira Calix will perform her musical accompaniment for The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), the first feature length animation ever made. Signed to Warp Records, Calix is winner of the British Composer Award 2009 She has worked with artists such as Radiohead, the London Sinfonetta and Aphex Twin, and has performed all over the world.
At this unique event she will conjour an original and contemporary score for Lotte Reineger's beautifully creative fairytale inspired by Arabian Nights. The pioneering, painstakingly hand-cut silhouette animation, a labour of love, stands as one of the great classics of early feature animation - witty, delicate, inventive, and romantic.
All Bristol Silents members are entitled to pay the concessionary rate on production of their Bristol Silents discount/membership card.
See more content about other events in the Exclusive Content Area >>
