Shadows and Light: Surrealism and the Cinematic Canvas
Saturday, June 12 at 3 p.m.
Presented by the Lucas Theatre
The Lucas Theatre is pleased to present a selection of surreal and experimental films from the 1920s in conjunction with the Twilight Visions exhibit at the Jepson Center from June 11 – October 10. These films were chosen for their influence on cinema and the art of the times.
Ballet Mechanique (1924), directed by Ferdinand Leger. A hypnotic experiment in stop motion techniques and double-exposure on a moving canvas. 11 min.
Vormittagspuk (1928), directed by Hans Richter. Amusing and playful short film about inanimate objects that tease their human counterparts. The Nazi regime tried to destroy all copies of the print, but one remains. 9 min.
Manhatta (1921), directed by Paul Strand and Charles Scheeler. Another visual poem, this time by photographer Strand and painter Scheeler. Shot entirely on location in New York City, it exposes the unseen serenity of a bustling city. 10 min.
Brumes d’automne (1928), directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff. Moody, visual poem by Russian ex-patriot filmmaker in Paris. 12 min.
Menilmontant (1926), directed by Dimitri Kirsanoff. Shot on location in Paris, this stunningly beautiful, silent film uses no inter-titles – nor does it need any. A touching story of tragedy and redemption between sisters. 37 min.
Saturday, June 12 at 7 p.m.
Presented by the Lucas Theatre
Beauty and the Beast (1946)
Cocteau’s La belle et la bête
Once upon a time, in a world of magic and wonder, the true love of a beautiful girl may finally dispel the torment of a feral but gentle-hearted beast. Beauty and the Beast (La belle et la bête) is a landmark feat of cinematic fantasy in which master filmmaker Jean Cocteau conjures spectacular visions of enchantment, desire, and death that have never been equaled. This is the original film version of Mme. Leprince de Beaumont’s fairy-tale masterpiece, in a restored, spectacular special edition. Starring Jean Marais, Josette Day and Mila Parély.
France, 1946, 93 minutes, Black and White, French
Tickets are a “pass” for the entire day of films. $10 general public, $5 with SCAD ID, $5 seniors and military and $5 with any student ID. You must present ID in person to receive discount. Available by calling 912-525-5050 or online.
Experimental films continue this fall with…
September 28 at 8 p.m.
Ballet Mechanique, Vormittagsspuk, Manhatta, Brumes d’Automne & Menilmontant
September 29 at 8 p.m.
Die Abentuer Des Prinzen Achmed (1926) (The Adventures of Prince Achmed)
The earliest feature-length animation film
October 1 at 8 p.m.
Quai des Brumes (1938) (Port of Shadows)
The quintessential film from the Poetic Realism movement
