Just wanted to let people know a bit more about the film that will be screened following our Jan 25th performance at Zeitgeist Gallery in Cambridge, MA.
The following is from a press release for the film event:
The Sandman, a new silent film, expands upon a story in Tales of Hoffmann, which ballet fans may also know as the basis for the ballet Coppiela. Set in New York City at the turn of the 20th century, this film explores the mind of Nicholas, a man beset with nightmares who falls in love with Olympia, a living doll.
Filmmaker David Teague is best known for his work as a music video director at Nonesuch Records, and as the curator of Flicker NYC, an organization dedicated to screening small-gauge movies. He has directed several shorts prior to making The Sandman, including The Miracle of Flight and Salome, as well as a play. Currently he is in postproduction for his second all-Super-8 feature. For his work on The Sandman, David Teague received the award for Best Director at the New York Independent Film Festival.
Tales of Hoffmann. Playing at 2pm on 24 January at the Honan-Allston Public Library, 300 North Street, Boston. Admission is FREE and open to the public. For more information call 617/787-6313.
The Sandman. Playing at 7pm on 25 January at the Zeitgeist Gallery, 1353 Cambridge Street in Cambridge, preceded by a live music set by the Sob Sisters. Suggested donation: $7. For more information call 617/876-6060.
