Silent Movie Mondays: “The Ancient Law / Das Alte Gesetz”

Join us for a screening of The Ancient Law / Das Alte Gesetz (1923), with original score performed live by world-renowned klezmer violinist/composer Alicia Svigals, pianist/composer Donald Sosin and clarinetist Laura DeLuca.

This German film, directed by E.A. Dupont, tells the story of the son of an Orthodox Rabbi who breaks with family tradition when he decides to become an actor. Post-film CineClub discussion with SJFF Festival Director Pamela Lavitt and Cynthia Walk of the Sunrise Foundation will take place in The Paramount bar. ASL Interpretation provided.