Musical

A three part archival film documentary that traces the evolution of African American dance. Pt. 1: First half of the 20th Century; Pt. 2: Savoy Ballroom of Harlem; Pt. 3: Postwar era.

“The Spirit Moves”: Rescuing the Essence of DanceRead More »

Vincente Minnelli’s second musical for MGM, released seven months after his feature debut Cabin in the Sky. The stars of the film are popular radio and film comedian Red Skelton and dance legend Eleanor Powell, but as in the earlier film, many notable jazz musicians are featured as well, this time performing as themselves: Lena Horne returns in a smaller role and is joined by Hazel Scott, Helen O’Connell, Bob Eberly, and Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra.Read More »

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London is cut up and manipulated in this highly structured, emotionally compelling piece about the UK’s capital city and its capacity to alienate and atomise people. Images printed using custom-made equipment at the London Filmmakers’ Co-op stagger forward and back in precise rhythms and establish both a spatial and emotional map of the various night-time locations seen here.Read More »

This is Jean Grémillons version of José Serrano’s zarzuela, shot in Spain, complete with songs. A fascinating example of Grémillon’s lifelong attempt to engage music and cinema.Read More »

Talented Anny returns to her struggling family which run a little venue at the town fair. She not only enchants artist Hannes and singer Ordini but also agent Horbes who hires them for the celebrated Apollo theatre in Berlin.Read More »

Vijay writes unpopular poems about the destitute and poor. Ridiculed by his brothers and scorned by publishers, Vijay finds encouragement in a woman, Gulabo, who helps him to try and get his poems published.Read More »

A runaway girl is interviewed by a psychiatrist after a suicide attempt and her story is shown in subsequent flashbacks, accompanied by the music of Marillion’s concept album ‘Brave’.Read More »

A cinematic odyssey exploring David Bowie’s creative and musical journey. From visionary filmmaker Brett Morgen, and sanctioned by the Bowie estate.Read More »

David Fyodorovich Oistrakh (September 30, 1908 – October 24, 1974) was a renowned Soviet classical violinist.
Oistrakh collaborated with major orchestras and musicians from many parts of the world, including the Soviet Union, Europe, and the United States, and was the dedicatee of numerous violin works, including both of Dmitri Shostakovich’s violin concerti, and the violin concerto by Aram Khachaturian. He is considered one of the preeminent violinists of the 20th century.Read More »