Au Bonheur Des Dames – Film with Live Accompaniment

Step back in time to 1920s Paris with *Au Bonheur des Dames – Film with Live Accompaniment*, a captivating blend of classic cinema and live musical artistry. This stunning silent film, adapted from Émile Zola’s novel, follows a young woman who arrives in Paris to work at her uncle’s haberdashery, only to discover the family business is struggling against the shadow of a colossal department store. Immerse yourself in the elegance and style of the era, captured through gliding camerawork and breathtaking Parisian settings in Julien Duvivier’s 1929 masterpiece – a poignant film marking the twilight of the silent era. Experience the magic as Frame Ensemble delivers a brand new, improvised score, bringing the film to vivid life with a unique and spontaneous musical response. Following their acclaimed performance of *Pandora’s Box* in 2023, Frame Ensemble returns to The Stoller Hall for another unforgettable evening of silent cinema and live music.