Greed (1924)

Greed (1924)

Silent Film Accompaniment

Sunday,

August 25, 2024

/ 2:00 pm

(EST)

at Museum of the Moving Image

/ 36-01 35 Ave, Astoria, NY 11106, USA

  • Event Overview:
    The Museum of the Moving Image will host a screening of the classic silent film "Greed," directed by Erich von Stroheim. This event will feature live piano accompaniment by Makia Matsumura, enhancing the cinematic experience with a musical performance that complements the film's dramatic narrative.
  • Films to be screened:
    "Greed" (1924) is a silent drama that explores themes of avarice and moral decay. Directed by Erich von Stroheim, the film originally ran nearly nine hours before being significantly cut. Despite this, "Greed" remains a pivotal work in silent cinema, noted for its realistic portrayal of human nature and its innovative use of location shooting.