Join us for an extraordinary evening of experimental cinema at the Barbican, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the hypnotic 16mm works of Jerome Hiler, a master of avant-garde filmmaking. This event is a unique opportunity to witness the delicate beauty and meditative depth of Hiler’s cinematic vision, showcasing two of his most renowned works: New Shores (1971-87) and In the Stone House (2012).
In his second diary film, Mekas reflects on his life through footage shot across three distinct moments, largely structured around his time in America and Lithuania. In an intensely personal manner, Mekas uses voiceover and text to share memories on his initial arrival in America from Lithuania 1950–1953, filmed on his Bolex camera.
Working in the late 60s, Edward Owens created a series of films which were largely forgotten until re-discovery in 2009. This is the first chance to see all four of Owens' films together in the UK.
