The 1911 silent film L`inferno (The Hell) is Italy's inaugural full-length feature, loosely based on Inferno, the first canticle of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. It depicts Dante's journey through the Circles of Hell, accompanied by the poet Virgil.

An incredible work of cinematography and special effects, featuring Satan himself devouring people alive, eerie devils, all enhanced by live music performed by Thomas Quill.

Live piano accompaniment by Thomas Quill

*****

^{IMDb RATING: 7/10}

^{ROTTEN TOMATOES: 82%}

June signifies the birthday (135th) of Stan Laurel, an exceptional comedian renowned for his collaborations with Oliver Hardy.

In honor of this occasion, we cordially invite you to a screening of silent short films: Battle of the Century (1927), You`re Darn Tootin` (1928), Angora Love (1929), and Bacon Grabbers (1929). Live piano accompaniment in the debut performance of Mia Fitzgerald!

Live piano accompaniment by Mia Fitzgerald

*****

IMDb RATING: 7.1, 6.6, 6.8, 6.9/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 64, 70%

On June 21st, come watch Camille, a hauntingly beautiful adaptation of Dumas' tragic love story. This is one of Valentino's most emotionally nuanced performances as he was often typecast as the exotic seducer. The film was produced by and stars Alla Nazimova, one of early Hollywood's most powerful women. It is remembered for its striking Art Deco-inspired set design and avant-garde visual style which was unusual for its time. As always, the screening will feature a live musical accompaniment, followed by a post-film discussion in true Cinephile Paradiso style!

This screening is part of THE LATIN LOVER: RUDOLPH VALENTINO, a four-part film series curated and presented by Cinephile Paradiso, honouring Hollywood's first heartthrob. Join us every third Saturday from May to August at the Silent Cinema to celebrate the remarkable career of Rudolph Valentino.

Live piano accompaniment by Agustina Taborda

*****

^{IMDb RATING: 6.5/10}

^{ROTTEN TOMATOES: 65%}

Nanninella, a young girl, is exploited and abused by her father, whom she maintains with her waitress salary. She falls madly in love with Tore, a handsome and upright man, whose friend Carluccio plots to have Nanninella for himself.

Based on a popular Neapolitan song, ‘A Santanotte is the earliest extant feature film by Elvira Notari, Italy’s first and most prolific female filmmaker.

Live piano accompaniment by Mila Maia

*****

IMDb RATING: 6.2/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 75%

Our one and only The Roaring Twenties Show is back baby! Join us on July 5th for an exceptionally spicy experience. Expect hot stage performances, screenings of the oldest adult films, but most importantly, we invite you to a Shibari performance by the electrifying Anne & Bea, along with live music by the notorious boys band from hell - XOANON! Admission is strictly for adults.

*****

^{OUR RATING: 69/69}

The last person to die on New Year’s Eve before the clock strikes twelve is doomed to take the reins of Death’s chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year. So says the legend that drives The Phantom Carriage (Körkarlen), directed by the father of Swedish cinema, Victor Sjöström. The story, based on a novel by Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf, concerns an alcoholic, abusive ne’er-do-well (Sjöström himself) who is shown the error of his ways, and the pure-of-heart Salvation Army sister who believes in his redemption. This extraordinarily rich and innovative silent classic (which inspired Ingmar Bergman to make movies) is a Dickensian ghost story and a deeply moving morality tale, as well as a showcase for groundbreaking special effects.

Live piano accompaniment by Mila Maia

*****

IMDb RATING: 8/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 100%

Cinephile Paradiso presents… THE LATIN LOVER: RUDOLPH VALENTINO! This summer, step back into the golden age of film with THE LATIN LOVER: RUDOLPH VALENTINO a four part film event celebrating Hollywood’s original heartthrob. Every third Saturday from May to August, join us at the Silent Cinema for a curated lineup of films that trace the career of Rudolph Valentino. Known as the Latin Lover, Valentino captivated audiences in the 1920s with his magnetic screen presence and unforgettable roles in romantic dramas that defined an era. On July 19th we are screening Blood and Sand (1922). The screening will feature a live piano accompaniment and be followed by a post screening discussion (in true Cinephile Paradiso style!).

Live piano accompaniment by Mila Maia

*****

IMDb RATING: 6.3/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 91%

As The Earth Turns is a 1938 American independent, science-fiction and silent film directed by Richard Lyford. Lyford was age 20 when he directed As the Earth Turns, and the film is one of many avant-garde films that he made in Seattle, Washington, before finding success with Walt Disney in the 1940s. He portrays Pax, a central character in the film, "who attempts to persuade the world to put down its weapons by inducing extreme climate change". Like most of Lyford's early films, it was presumed lost until it was discovered in his former Seattle home over 80 years later. KING-TV reported that the film may have never left Lyford's basement, which he would use as an auditorium to show his films. As the Earth Turns made its theatrical premiere at the Seattle International Film Festival in 2019.

Live piano accompaniment by Mia Fitzgerald

*****

IMDb RATING: 6.5/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 76%

If you missed The Roaring Twenties Show in July, join us on August 2nd for this exceptionally spicy experience. Expect hot stage performances, screenings of the oldest adult films, but most importantly, we invite you to a Shibari performance by the electrifying Anne & Bea, along with live music by the notorious boys band from hell - XOANON! Admission is strictly for adults.

*****

^{OUR RATING: 69/69}

Diary of a Lost Girl is a 1929 German silent film directed by G. W. Pabst and starring American silent star Louise Brooks. It is based on the controversial and bestselling 1905 novel of the same name by Margarete Böhme. After falling pregnant by a pharmacist and refusing to marry, a young woman is ejected from her home and sent to a strict girls' reform school. A masterwork of the German silent cinema whose reputation has only increased over time, Diary of a Lost Girl traces the journey of a young woman from the pit of despair to the moment of personal awakening. Directed with virtuoso flair by the great G.W. Pabst, Diary of a Lost Girl represents the final pairing of the filmmaker with screen icon Louise Brooks, mere months after their first collaboration in the now-legendary Pandora’s Box.

Live piano accompaniment by Mia Fitzgerald

*****

^{IMDb RATING: 7.8/10}

^{ROTTEN TOMATOES: 100%}

Cinephile Paradiso presents… THE LATIN LOVER: RUDOLPH VALENTINO! This summer, step back into the golden age of film with THE LATIN LOVER: RUDOLPH VALENTINO a four part film event celebrating Hollywood’s original heartthrob. Every third Saturday from May to August, join us at the Silent Cinema for a curated lineup of films that trace the career of Rudolph Valentino. Known as the Latin Lover, Valentino captivated audiences in the 1920s with his magnetic screen presence and unforgettable roles in romantic dramas that defined an era. On August 16th we are screening The Son of the Sheik (1926). The screening will feature a live piano accompaniment and be followed by a post screening discussion (in true Cinephile Paradiso style!).

Live piano accompaniment by Mila Maia

*****

IMDb RATING: 6.6/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 80%

A Strong Man is a 1929 Polish psychological thriller directed by Henryk Szaro. It is the second adaptation of Stanisław Przybyszewski's 1912 novel of the same name. As one of the last Polish silent films, it presents a study of an artist (played by Grigorij Chmara) who ultimately loses a battle with his own conscience. A Strong Man was inspired by the achievements of German expressionist cinema. Thanks to Giovanni Vitrotti's cinematography and the use of several innovative film techniques – such as double/triple exposure, point-of-view shots, and expressive montage – the film was highly regarded for its technical execution, especially within the context of Polish cinema during the interwar period.

Live piano accompaniment by Mila Maia

*****

IMDb RATING: 7/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 91%

The Hands of Orlac (German: Orlac's Hände) is a 1924 Austrian horror silent film directed by Robert Wiene and starring Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina and Fritz Kortner. It is based on the novel Les Mains d'Orlac by Maurice Renard. A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he doesn't know they once belonged to a murderer.

Live piano accompaniment by Thomas Quill

*****

IMDb RATING: 7/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 91%

Silent Cinema won the Irish Hospitality Awards 2024 in the Best Independent Cinema Experience category!
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our fans, friends, and artists who have collaborated with us. Your contributions have been invaluable in achieving this victory!
If you have not yet been to Silent Cinema, we would like to invite you to enjoy a silent film with live piano accompaniment.

Keep informed by checking our website, signing up for our newsletter, and connecting with us on social media.

*****

^{OUR RATING: 10/10}