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SNEAK PREVIEW: Filmmaker and musician Lg White takes us on a psychedelic dive into the mind and work of renowned film composer Simon Boswell. This immersive journey explores Boswell’s innovative approach to music and his impact on cinema through a compelling mix of live concert performances and insightful interviews. Simon has wryly described his live performance as “Pink Floyd meets the Velvet Underground, conducted by Bernard Hermann on acid…” and while it is indeed all of these things, it’s also very much his own immediately recognisable sound.
The film features conversations with directors of some of the 150+ films for which Boswell has composed memorable scores, including Alejandro Jodorowsky, Dario Argento, Richard Stanley, Michele Soavi, Lamberto Bava, Álex de la Iglesia, and Clive Barker and pop-up appearances by Dolly Parton, Iggy Pop, Ewan McGregor and others.
Simon’s live performance sequences in the film are drawn from his 12-piece band Caduta Massi filmed at Earth Theatre, London, showcasing and reimagining his music from Phenomena, Demons 2, Stage Fright, Lord of Illusions, Shallow Grave, Perdita Durango, Photographing Fairies and more.
With intricate visuals and evocative soundscapes, Tripping the Dark Fantastic celebrates Boswell’s huge contribution to the world of genre film.
We are thrilled to welcome composer Simon Boswell and director Lg White to the Palace for a Q&A intro before the screening.
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