Description
Village Film Night - Celebration (2007)
Hosted by Pierre Emö
The Angelic Conversation
directed by Derek Jarman
UK, 1985 – 81 min
In English with English subtitles
The Angelic Conversation is an iconic work by Derek Jarman, celebrated for its evocative and radical visualization of Shakespeare’s love poems. Judi Dench’s emotive readings of 14 sonnets are coupled with ethereal sequences of figures on seashores, by streams, and in colorful gardens.
Shot on Super-8 before being transferred to 35mm film, the unique technical approach results in a striking aesthetic, with Coil’s languorous soundtrack completing the intoxicating effect. This film is a landmark in experimental cinema, renowned for its dreamlike quality and artistic innovation.
About the Village Film Night
Film Night is a monthly event that explores the wide world of queer cinema and beyond. Our selections cover a range of genres and styles, from film history classics to the latest in young queer cinema.
Each screening is an opportunity to discover new narratives and voices, engaging with stories that challenge norms and celebrate diversity. Each screening is an opportunity to discover new narratives and voices, engaging with stories that challenge norms and celebrate diversity.
Pierre Emö, Originally from France, Pierre Emö currently lives in Berlin, where he explores the possibilities of film, theatre, performance and modeling. His cinema appearances include Yann Gonzalez in KNIFE + HEART, Bruce La Bruce in IT IS NOT THE PORNOGRAPHER THAT IS PERVERSE… and most recently in Henrika Kull’s film BLISS. On stage he performed with the group Nilsson Eicke in DECAMERON and THE VALKYRIE. It was part of the exhibition WINDOW TO THE KLO: PUBLIC TOILETS & PRIVATE AFFAIRS by Marc Martin in the Gay Museum in Berlin. He is currently touring with Matthieu Hocquemiller’s performance THE ETHICS. He is also part of the Pornceptual collective and a member of the curatorial team surrounding Instinct.
General condition:
Language: English
Cost: Free event with Registration.
** This event is part of the we are village program ‘Belonging versus Lonelines‘, with the support of LADS.
Learn more about the program here.
