KMRU x 'Night Of The Living Dead'

VIDEODROOM 2024

Viernulvier & Film Fest Gent

Film
Music

Fri 11.10

20:00 - 21:45

De Vooruit, Gent

THEATERZAAL

Past event

Zombie classic Night of the Living Dead (1968) by George A. Romero is immortal, that’s for sure, but this screening is extra special, thanks to the exclusive live soundtrack by Kenyan sound artist KMRU. Romero’s debut film, which firmly cemented the zombie genre, remains a timeless masterpiece offering a grim and unrelenting portrayal of fear.

Shot in black and white and with a cast of mostly amateur actors, this nightmare follows a group of people who barricade themselves in an abandoned house while being besieged by a growing horde of undead. After more than fifty years, Night of the Living Dead is still a must-see for any serious film enthusiast.

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About the film

When director George A. Romero released ‘Night of the Living Dead’ he most probably couldn’t have imagined that a whole subgenre of cinema would find its origin in his low budget film debut. The explosion of zombie movies in de seventies following this film Shot on grainy black and white film stock, with a cast of mostly amateur crew and cast, it still holds up as an eerie, unrelenting parable of dread. The story is simple yet highly
engaging. A handful of diversely different people hole up in an abandoned house that is beleaguered by a growing herd of brain eating undead people aka the living dead. A biting social commentary with imagery that still haunts the viewer after more than 50 years, ‘Night of the Living Dead’ is a must see for any serious film fan. This unique screening of this classic zombie tale with a newly performed live score by KMRU promises to be a one of a kind experience.

About KMRU

Joseph Kamaru aka KMRU is currently one of the most prominent producers of experimental sound art and ambient electronica. Born in Nairobi, but currently residing in Berlin, he has emerged as a leading artist in recent years, receiving praise from almost all leading media (Pitchfork, Resident Advisor, The Wire) with his numerous projects. He released records on Editions Mego and Touch, played at festivals like Nyege Nyege, CTM and Primavera and toured with indie darlings Big Thief and Fennesz. Just this year, he also released the fantastic record ‘Disconnect’ together with The Bug (Kevin Richard Martin).