We`re kicking off this year with joy! We warmly invite everyone to join us in celebrating the birthday of Oliver Hardy, a name that needs no introduction. Alongside Stan Laurel, he has brought laughter to audiences globally for many years. This year promises to be just as delightful. Join us at Silent Cinema on Saturday, January 17th, to enjoy some of their classic silent shorts, with live piano accompaniment.

Live piano accompaniment

by Mila Maia.

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IMDb RATING: 6.5, 7.1 & 7.5/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 67 & 75%

An amazing trip through space: This 1925 German documentary, directed by Hanns W. Kornblum, features many new special effects and animations, along with illustrations of imagined travels within the solar system and to the stars.

It reveals how people understood the solar system, its beginnings and workings, gravity, the stars, and galaxies a hundred years ago. You will experience this cinematic journey through space and time with live music.

Live musical accompaniment

by Graham Keane.

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IMDb RATING: 7.1/10

60 years ago, on February 1, 1966, the one and only Buster Keaton passed away. To mark the occasion, we will show Film, directed by the equally distinguished artist and writer Samuel Beckett (1965), starring Buster. This enigmatic silent film will be screened with live musical accompaniment.

Live musical accompaniment

by Mila Maia.

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IMDb RATING: 7.4/10

ROTTEN TOMATOES: 76%

The Ireland`s first Silent Film Festival in Galway City, has come to a close. We can proudly declare that we did it! The audience was fantastic – a heartfelt thank you to all of you, wonderful people! The amazing films were enhanced by live musical performances from our talented local musicians. Mila, Michael, Agustina, Mia, Desiree, Thomas, Antonis, and Brandon – we appreciate you! A big thank you also goes to Massimo's, The Blue Note, Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, and St. Nicholas Church for your collaboration and for allowing us to use your spaces. Ashley – your work on the video animation was incredible, you are truly amazing! Harry and Greg – we are grateful for the audio and video recording. Malachy at Massimo's, Galway's Westend, This is Galway, and everyone who participated in the Silent Cinema and Cinephile Paradiso from the start – thank you! We also extend our gratitude to our sponsors and friends. Lastly, a huge shout out to the Galway City Council's Arts Office for your trust!

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Silent Cinema won the Irish Hospitality Awards 2024 in the Best Independent Cinema Experience category!
Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our fans, friends, and artists who have collaborated with us. Your contributions have been invaluable in achieving this victory!
If you have not yet been to Silent Cinema, we would like to invite you to enjoy a silent film with live piano accompaniment.

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