Tuesday, 18. March 2014
SOFIA - Support Of Female Improvising Artists
Moods, Zurich
www.moods.ch
Karin Ospelt (Voice), Olga Trofimova (Trombone), Carla Gaudré (Soprano Saxophone), Sophie Baudon (Piano), Stevie-Jo Dooley (Voice, Bass), Katharina Gross (Double Bass), Imogen Gleichauf (Drums)
Only thanks to her impeccable reputation and the high standing this most eminent author of early film history enjoyed, did Lois Weber’s ‘Hypocrites’ manage to escape censorship in 1915. No one else would have got away with showing a film about a medieval ascetic whose quest for spiritual truths culminates with a naked woman carved in stone. Nevertheless, the scandal was considerable: not everyone can handle the naked truth.
The Institute of Incoherent Cinematography (IOIC) presents this formally groundbreaking film with live music improvisation by the SOFIA musicians. Their take on breathing new life into this controversial classic is going to be exciting.
As an amuse-bouche, another silent film pearl by Lois Weber will be screened with the fast-paced thriller “Suspense” with herself in the lead role.
More information on Support of Female Improvising Artists (SOFIA) on http://www.sofia-musicnetwork.com/