Mar 23, 2024 – I Was Born, But… [silent film accompaniment]

When: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, at 7:00 PM ~ 9:30 PM EST
What: I Was Born, But…
Venue: Epsilon Spires
Address: 190 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301, USA

https://www.epsilonspires.org/event-info/i-was-born-but-ozus-masterpiece-w-piano-score-by-makia-matsumura

Event Overview:
Epsilon Spires presents “I Was Born, But…”, a celebrated silent comedy by Japanese director Yasujirō Ozu.
This event marks the finale of the GRRLS TO THE FRONT series and will be accompanied by an artist talk about Makia Matsumura’s career as a composer and silent film accompanist.

Details of the Films Being Screened:
“I Was Born, But…” (1932, 90 mins) is one of Yasujirō Ozu’s most popular films, known for its charming and humorous portrayal of childhood from the perspective of two mischievous boys. It touches upon the themes of societal expectations and the routine of adult life.
Also screening is “Fallen Leaves” (1912, 12 mins) by Alice Guy-Blaché, a lyrical story about a child trying to save her older sister.