Fourteen minutes of Super 8mm footage capture London's independent cinemas, now silent and closed during the pandemic lockdown.
“A meditation on cinema(s) as they currently are - dormant, towering meccas of film that once served (and will again serve) strangers, families and communities.”
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Fourteen minutes of Super 8mm footage capture London's independent cinemas, now silent and closed during the pandemic lockdown.
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Empty lobbies and shuttered screens fill the frame in London’s independent cinemas during the pandemic lockdown. Director Louis Holder captures these once-bustling venues on Super 8mm film. The 14-minute documentary features voices from the community, including Aidan McCarthy and Andrea Waite, reflecting on the role of these cinemas in local culture. The film presents a visual record of loss and silence in a city where shared film experiences once thrived.
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Why Watch
- See London's independent cinemas in silence.
- Find out how the pandemic affected local culture.
- Meet the community behind these cinematic venues.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Louis Holder in 2022.
- It has a runtime of 14 minutes.
- The documentary features independent cinemas in London.
- The film was shot on Super 8mm film during the lockdown.
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Who directed the documentary 'Cinema Now'?
Louis Holder directed the documentary 'Cinema Now'.
What type of film was used to capture the cinemas in 'Cinema Now'?
Super 8mm film was used to capture the cinemas in 'Cinema Now'.
What is the duration of the documentary 'Cinema Now'?
The duration of 'Cinema Now' is 14 minutes.
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