HippFest and Cinetopia in collaboration with the Edinburgh Film Guild are proud to present the world premiere of a newly composed original score by Edinburgh-based multi-instrumentalist Dan Abrahams and French drummer Phillipe Boudot.

On a bleak island off the Breton coast “whose winter storms wipe out all forms of life”, four seaweed harvesters set up camp for the season. Tensions build quickly in this spartan environment, and a casual accident only serves to increase the feelings of mistrust between the men. Shot in a documentary-style, using local non-actors, Jean Epstein’s camera reveals an unforgiving, isolated land where the ungovernable natural world seems to reflect the suppressed energies of its characters.

The film’s highly poetic visual style, rich in atmosphere, and with a dual sense of menace and beauty, is an exciting invitation to the musicians whose folk-infused score will illuminate the thrilling elemental rhythm of this land and seascape.

 
Dir. Jean Epstein | France | 1929 | U | 1h 20m 

With: Ambroise Rouzic, Jean-Marie Laot, Gibois, Malgorn, François Morin, Pierre

Performing live: Composer / guitarist Dan Abrahams and French drummer Philippe Boudot

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Cinetopia is a film events and exhibition company based in Edinburgh with a mission to connect the film industry, foster conversations, and produce engaging opportunities for audiences to experience cinema through various offerings such as film screenings, pop-up cinema, workshops, masterclasses, and networking events. 

The Edinburgh Film Guild is the world’s oldest continuously running film society, setting the scene for the film’s enduring legacy.

Funded by Cockaigne Fund, administered by Foundation Scotland.

Thanks to the support of Hope Scott Trust and Help Musicians.