This event is in the past.It took place on May 10, 2026 at The Castro Theatre.
Carl Dreyer's haunting silent-era drama explores anti-Semitism's sinister harms through one woman's struggle for agency in a tsarist shtetl. The screening features live orchestral accompaniment by three musicians, transforming an already powerful film into an immersive, unforgettable experience.
historic cinema palace
live orchestral score
silent film revival
social justice cinema
Tips
🎭the tent like ceiling was amazing (Google review)
🎻live score by Buchwald, Koga & Jacobsen
🍿popcorn sometimes runs out early
SF Silent Film Festival "Amazing Tales"
Castro District
Carl Dreyer's haunting silent-era drama explores anti-Semitism's sinister harms through one woman's struggle for agency in a tsarist shtetl. The screening features live orchestral accompaniment by three musicians, transforming an already powerful film into an immersive, unforgettable experience.
historic cinema palace
live orchestral score
silent film revival
social justice cinema
Tips
🎭the tent like ceiling was amazing (Google review)
🎻live score by Buchwald, Koga & Jacobsen
🍿popcorn sometimes runs out early
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