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World premier piano score composed and performed by Ben Comeau.
'Here then is a picture that will live forever' Motion Picture World
Based on Victor Hugo's historical novel set in medieval Paris, Quasimodo is hidden away from society in the bell towers of Notre Dame cathedral. His evil and powerful master leads him to the beautiful and kind dancer Esmeralda with whom he quickly falls in love - but in such a cruel world, can love prevail?
At over one hundred years old, Lon Chaney's incredible portrayal of the Hunchback still possesses the power to awaken feelings of sympathy and humanity, at a time when we need it most. The film required the building of a replica Notre Dame which, with its looming buttresses and hideous gargoyles, becomes a central character in itself. Universal Pictures described The Hunchback as their 'Super Jewel' of 1923, and it went on to become their most successful silent film, grossing $3.5 million.
Experience this rarely screened masterpiece with a brand new score, performed live.
Running time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including interval