Mikael (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1924)

A landmark in the history of gay cinema, MIKAEL is an emotionally charged story directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer ("The Passion of Joan of Arc"). Preceded by short: L'HISTORIE D'UNE ROSE (1911)$12 Member/$14 Non-Member

A landmark in the history of gay cinema, mikael is an emotionally charged story of love, loss and enlightenment. Carl theodor dreyer ("the passion of joan of arc") delves into the relationship between a renowned artist and the young man who is the source of his inspiration. As the artist, benjamin christensen (a noted director himself) displays astonishing psychological depth. Dreyer's powerful vision has an accumulative impact that will profoundly move you. With live translation of german intertitles.
Live piano accompaniment bya href=http://www.silent-film-music.com/sosin.htmdonald sosin/a
cast: benjamin christensen, walter slezak, nora gregor
dir: carl theodor dreyer 1924
35mm print source:a href= http://www.dfi.dk/english/english_fp.htmdanish film institute/a
preceded by short: l'historie d'une rose (1911, 8m)
co-presented bya href= http://www.frameline.org/frameline/a
program length: 105m
admission price: $12 member/$14 non-member