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WBEZ Presents: Aelita: Queen of Mars - Screening and original score by Marc Ribot
This fall, WBEZ is proud to present a new film & concert series - A Century of Silent Cinema. This two-part series will include an intimate screening of The Hands of Orlac with Maxx McGathey of Gramps the Vamp (9/24) and Aelita: Queen with Marc Ribot (10/20). Unveil the power of cinema & music with silent films that speak volumes with their vivid imagery that will keep you on your toes the entire time. Who better to add a layer of sonic suspense than the eclectic and avant-garde McGathey and Ribot?
About the Film
Aelita: Queen of Mars
Join WBEZ on Sunday, October 20 for the 100 year anniversary of Aelita: Queen of Mars and 70 year celebration of Marc Ribot. The film centers around engineer Mstislav Sergeyevich Los who travels to Mars where he leads a popular uprising against the ruling group of Elders with the support of Queen Aelita who has fallen in love with him after watching him through a telescope. Aelita: Queen of Mars will be accompanied by an original score by Marc Ribot.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2562557-0
