Screening of Jean Cocteau’s film with live performance by the Philip Glass Ensemble
Jean Cocteau’s neo-romantic film La Belle et la Bête broke cinematic ground when it premiered in 1946. Its allegorical story, poetically evocative script and stunning visual effects established the work as a masterpiece of mid-century filmmaking. Philip Glass achieved a master stroke with his score for the film, bringing it to arresting new life for new generations of film-goers and music lovers.
- Venue: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Lam Research Theater
- Date: Thu May 23, 2013 8:00pm
- City: San Francisco
- Email: info@sfperformances.org
- Price Range: $40-65
- Tickets: 415.978.2787
Fri May 24, 2013 8:00pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Lam Research Theater
Sat May 25, 2013 8:00pm
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, Lam Research Theater
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May 16, 2013
It’s definitely worth the trip to see Glass’ version of Beauty and the Beast ruffle the grace of Cocteau’s imagery.
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