"But in some minds silent films are as magical as ever, as evidenced once again in the return of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. The Jazz Age comedy "Saxophone Susy," lovingly animated clown tale "Koko!," and Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush" - these and many more classics will grace the silver screen at the Orinda Theatre, named this year by Time Out as one of the "most beautiful cinemas in the world.""
"Accompanying the films will be world-recognized musicians and sound-effects wizards, including Latin Grammy-nominated Sascha Jacobsen and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Orchestra. On Nov. 13, there's a special event called "Amazing Tales from the Archives," in which film preservationists show their current restoration projects (it's free and features live music). The films might be old, but some themes remain as relevant now as they were back then."
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival returns to the Orinda Theatre Nov. 12–16 to screen restored silent films, including "Saxophone Susy," "Koko!" and Charlie Chaplin's "The Gold Rush." The program pairs films with live musicians and sound-effects artists such as Latin Grammy-nominated Sascha Jacobsen and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Orchestra. A free Nov. 13 event, "Amazing Tales from the Archives," presents film preservationists and current restoration projects with live music. Programming emphasizes the enduring relevance of early cinema and presents themes of resilience and humanity. General admission runs $20–$35, with an all-program pass for $330; silentfilm.org.
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