The House of Cinema will showcase the best silent comedies accompanied by an authentic jazz ensemble. The show will appeal to audiences of all ages and tastes. The audience will be transported a hundred years into the past, at a time when music was the main guide to the world of cinema.
"Life will seem like a tragedy if you shoot it in close-up, but the general plan is, of course, a comedy."
Charles S. Chaplin
You are waiting for short films of the real kings of comedy - Charles Chaplin and Buster Keaton. The screenings will be voiced by Kyiv Rhythm Kings - an orchestra consisting of the most incredible instruments, each of which deserves a separate description. The ensemble's repertoire includes old ragtimes, the best examples of early jazz music, spirituals and much more.
Today Charlie Chaplin is better known for his feature-length masterpieces. But for the first time, Charlie's real genius was revealed in his early short films. The same can be said for Buster Keaton. The program features three short films, each of which is a true triumph of the genre.
"... the main job of an actor is to make his work understandable. After all, the public has no other responsibilities than admission fees."
Buster Keaton