Immerse yourself in the unique experience of a silent film accompanied by live music. LSU welcomes renowned Javanese singer, composer, and faculty member of the Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Peni Candra Rini who will present live film accompaniment along with multi-instrumentalist Dr. Andy McGraw and LSU faculty member Dr. Christopher Trapani.
The film Setan Jawa follows a poor many from the countryside who falls in love with an aristocratic young woman. The young man makes a deal with the devil so he can marry her, but when she learns of the pact, she sets out to negotiate for her husband’s soul. Inspired by both Javanese mythology and German expressionism, this film promises to both mesmerize and haunt.
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