Silent Cinema Showcase

October 24–November 15

The Silent Cinema Showcase returns with another selection of newly restored screen classics and rare gems from the silent era. Silent filmmaking was an art form unto itself, one that sound films may have replaced but did not necessarily surpass. Join us for our annual showcase of silent cinema and meet some of the dedicated and talented musicians who bring these films to life with their inventive accompaniment, including Andrew Earle Simpson, Donald Sosin, Ben Model and the Anvil Orchestra (formerly Alloy Orchestra). We kick things off with our annual presentation of F. W. Murnau’s NOSFERATU on October 24, featuring a new score by the Anvil Orchestra, then present a selection of films from 1925 celebrating their 100th anniversary, plus much more!

Select screenings co-presented with the AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend (Nov. 6–9).

Combination Silent Cinema Showcase and Classic Film Weekend All-Access Passes: $200
Attend every screening in the 2025 Silent Cinema Showcase, in addition to the 2025 AFI Silver Classic Film Weekend, for just $200.
Purchase passes here.
*Silver Cinema Club discounts currently available in person only.

Key:
MUSICLive Music
DOUBLEDouble Feature
BOOK SIGNBook Signing
GUEST INTIntroduction

Showtimes

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN

BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN

Sunday, November 02, 2025

BODY AND SOUL (1925)

BODY AND SOUL (1925)

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Breaking Plates and Smashing the Patriarchy

Breaking Plates and Smashing the Patriarchy

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Monday, November 10, 2025

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025

THE FRESHMAN (1925)

THE FRESHMAN (1925)

Friday, November 14, 2025

THE GOLD RUSH

THE GOLD RUSH

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Saturday, November 01, 2025

Monday, November 03, 2025

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Thursday, November 06, 2025

SALLY, IRENE AND MARY (1925)

SALLY, IRENE AND MARY (1925)

Sunday, November 02, 2025

AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
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