Thursday, September 20, 2007

Russian films at Curzon Cinemas.



Being a bit of a Russo-phile, I was very interested to discover that the Curzon chain of cinemas are screening a festival of Russian films. It so happens that my friend Ed Hughes has composed, and recorded, full scores for two of the films in the season - Strike and Battleship Potemkin both by Eisenstein.

The films, with Ed's fabulous music, are available in a boxed set of dvds from Tartan Video. But, naturally, the chance to see the films on the big screen is not to be missed. Strike will be shown on Sunday October 7 in a programme with another Eisenstein film, October, at the Curzon Mayfair from 12 to 4 pm. Battleship Potemkin will be screened the following Sunday, October 14, double-billed with Alexander Nevsky. Ed will take part in a Q&A after the screening.

I will be there!

3 comments:

David Isaak said...

Uh-oh. I think you posted without plugging your books...

Roger Morris said...

Hi David, did you try clicking on the link "Russo-phile". It's subtle, but it's there. Never fear.

R ;)

David Isaak said...

Ooooh, you advertising types are tricksy. (and I'm a bit slow)