Herne Hill Film Festival

It is once again time for Herne Hill's free film festival and Friday night kicked off with the screening of two silent movies, Charlie Chaplin's Easy Street and Buster Keaton's Sherlock Junior.
It was such a lovely evening which brought together families, young professionals- complete with takeaway pizzas and pints, and an elderly audience including one adorable grey haired couple who held hands throughout.
The film was projected on a screen at the front of Herne Hill station and viewers came in their.. dozens? (I'd like to say hundreds but I'm not sure how many were actually there) with camping chairs and blankets to keep warm.
The evening was accompanied by silent movie pianist Neil Brand playing the original scores on Herne Hill's free public piano which really made the event for me. How his fingers didn't drop off in the cold I do not know!
This was nostalgic, wholesome, community fun at its best and I can't wait for the next screening! I will be making a batch of sweet and salted popcorn to bring with me next time and maybe a flask of chai latte.. it does get a bit chilly once the sun has gone in.

The festival continues with Muriel's Wedding on 4th May at Brockwell Lido- only the first 150 will be allowed in so do get there early.

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