[KineJapan] London, 24 Sept 2017: A Page of Madness (1926) on 35mm with benshi, live score & panel discussion

[Japanese Cinema Discussion Forum via KineJapan]

I just wanted to draw the attention of UK-based Kinejapanners to the upcoming 35mm screening of PAGE OF MADNESS in London, on Sun 24 September 2017 18:00 – 20:30 BST, at Kings College.

This is the first time the film has shown in the UK for a very long time - I last saw it in Bristol back in 2005. I'm pretty certain it's the first time it will be shown here with a benshi.

The benshi in question is Tomoko Komura, and she'll "will be narrating the scenes and dialogue (in English) in real time". Clive Bell, Sylvia Hallett and Keiko Kitamura will provide a live score on the shakuhachi, piano and koto respectively.

There's a video introduction from Aaron Gerow prior to the screening, and I'm taking part in a panel discussion after with  Pamela Hutchinson, Tomoko Komura, and director of the UCL Centre for the History of Psychological Disciplines, Professor Sonu Shamdasani.

Booking details are here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-page-of-madness-1926-on-35mm-with-benshi-live-score-panel-discussion-tickets-36715175077

It is certain to be a fun evening.

best

Jasper Sharp





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