Two Dovzhenko silents, both on 35mm, back to back on a Sunday evening for ten dollars a ticket — this is the kind of programming that only a place with a permanent repertory collection can still do. ZVENIGORA is the one Soviet critics grumbled was too beautiful to land its politics — a treasure hunt that keeps wandering off into folk myth. You are unlikely to get another 35mm shot at it soon.
What to expect
A 96-minute 1928 silent from a 35mm print, with Russian intertitles and an English synopsis available. ARSENAL, also Dovzhenko and also 35mm silent, follows at 7:30pm, so the pair makes a full evening. Anthology's listing does not advertise live musical accompaniment for either title.
Good to know
- Essential Cinema tickets are $10, and free for Anthology members.
- Screening from a 35mm print: 1928, 96 minutes, silent, with Russian intertitles and an English synopsis available.
- ARSENAL (1928–29, 87 min, 35mm, silent) follows at 7:30pm the same evening.
- Anthology's theatres have no designated wheelchair seating; call 212-505-5181 x15 ahead if you need assistance.
- Earlier the same day the theatre runs the five-hour LAS MUERTES CHIQUITAS at 4:00pm.
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Common questions
What is Essential Cinema?
Anthology's permanent repertory collection, ticketed at $10 and free for members — cheaper than its $14 general admission.
Is there live accompaniment?
Anthology's listing describes the film as silent with Russian intertitles and an English synopsis available; it does not advertise a live score.
Can I see both Dovzhenko films?
Yes — ZVENIGORA at 5:15pm and ARSENAL at 7:30pm, both on 35mm, on Sunday, September 6.
How long is it?
96 minutes, per Anthology's calendar listing.
