Category: Art
Photograph from L'Argent (1928)
The glorious Fashion in Film Festival returns to London today.
This season's celebration is dedicated to seminal but often overlooked French director Marcel L'Herbier.
Films from silent and sound eras are brought together, many for the first time, showcasing the work of this legendary cinematographer. Lavish costumes, eye-watering sets, innovative techniques and dramatic scripts shape L'Herbier's films. If you're unfamiliar with his work or need convincing to attend, run an image search for L'Inhumaine (The Inhumane Woman) and you'll be booking tickets faster than I can say s'il vous plaƮt.
Film screenings take place across London, from the BFI Southbank to the wonderful Horse Hospital. The festival hopes to explore key themes in L'Herbier's work across fashion, art, design and architecture, and a symposium at Central Saint Martins will aim to realise his legacy.
Photograph from Le Parfum de la dame en noir (1931)
To book tickets (hurry!) check out the full schedule at the Fashion in Film website, and look out for our full reviews of some of L'Herbier's films soon!