Friday 11 April 2008, 19.00

The thought-provoking humour of burlesque has always been a major factor in cinematic invention. Presenting films from the birth of cinema to the 21^st century, this night includes work by the pioneering Lumière brothers, Fluxus icon Ben, Marcel Duchamp’s hypnotic masterpiece, Anemic Cinema, and Abel Gance's fantastical, farcical ode to the magic and power of cinema starring Max Linder, Help!

Demolition of a Wall (Démolition d’un mur), Louis Lumière,1896, 2’, 35mm

Writing Backwards (Écriture à l’envers), Louis Lumière, 1896, 1’, 35mm

The Happy Skeleton (Le squelette joyeux), Louis Lumière, 1897, 1’, 35mm

Help ! (Au secours!), Abel Gance et Max Linder, 1923, 40’, 35mm

Anemic Cinema, Marcel Duchamp, 1927, 7’, 35 mm

Cinematon number 288 : Jean-Pierre Bouyxou (Cinématon n° 288 : Jean-Pierre Bouyxou),Gérard Courant, France, 1983, 3’55, Super 8

Street Actions by Ben (Actions de rue de Ben), Ben, 1960-1972, 25’, video

Bingo Show, Christelle Lheureux, , 2003, 8’, video

Programme duration 88 minutes

Tate Modern  Starr Auditorium
£5 (£4 concessions), booking recommended
Treat yourself to a season ticket £50 (£40 concessions). For tickets book online or call 020 7887 8888.

    

This event is related to the Duchamp, Man Ray, Picabia exhibition