Toronto Silent Film Festival: Gallery of Monsters

Canadian Premiere of the new Restoration

The Circus is coming to town and nothing is as it appears. A hidden gem of European cinema, virtually unknown and unseen for decades, this beautifully photographed, at times spectacular, production follows two lovers who flee the pressures of family and impoverishment to join a travelling circus. But all the glitter of the limelight and cheering crowds mask a much more dangerous reality closing in on them as they discover the real monsters are not their fellow sideshow performers.

Producer Marcel L’Herbier (L’Inhumaine-TSFF2017) persuaded his star from that film to both direct and act. You’ll notice overtones that will be utilized years later in The Man Who Laughs 1928 and a foretelling use of the powerful dynamics found in Freaks.

This gorgeous new restoration by Lobster Films showcases the creative confidence, sophisticated editing and surreal avant-garde touches common in mid 1920s European productions.

Restoration by Lobster Films-- Film courtesy of Flicker Alley

Live accompaniment by Tania Gill

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We're limiting seating in the cinema so only Limited tickets available. If more tickets become available, then this listing will be updated.