The City Without Jews (1924) Jewish Silent Film Program w/ Musical Score by Donald Sosin & Alicia Svigals
Thu, Sep 22
|Epsilon Spires
With original music composed & performed by klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and silent film pianist Donald Sosin. One of the most prophetic and provocative films of the 20th century, Die Stadt ohne Juden (1924) unleashes a bold satire that uncannily foreshadowed the rise of fascism in Europe.
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2022, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Epsilon Spires, 190 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA
About the event
THE CITY WITHOUT JEWS (Die Stadt ohne Juden, 1924) with live original music composed and performed by world-renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin. This performance is made possible by the Sunrise Foundation for Education and the Arts.
Doors 8pm, Program begins shortly after 8:35pm, once it is dark enough for projection. Please plan to arrive within that window of time to enjoy a refreshment, experience the art exhibition, and choose your seat to best avoid disrupting the program. Thanks!
‘The Republic of Utopia is in turmoil…’ With these ominous words, The City Without Jews (1924) unleashes a caustic satire about anti-Semitism that uncannily foreshadows the rise of fascism in Europe. It remains one of the most prophetic and provocative films of the 20th century, one that speculates on a terrible possibility that became horribly real just a few years later and is likely the…
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Jewish Silent Film Program
Admission for one to the Jewish Silent Film Program: City Without Jews w/ Live Musical Score by Donald Sosin and Alicia Svigals. Refreshments will be provided. Please choose your seating with respect for others and let us know if you require special arrangements. $2 from every ticket goes directly towards the historic preservation of the venue. Thank you for your support! Enjoy the program!
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