Join us for a captivating evening of experimental film as we delve into the mesmerising 16mm works of Jerome Hiler.
Jerome Hiler (born March 27, 1943) is an American experimental filmmaker and painter. Part of the New American Cinema Movement, Hiler started screening his films publicly in the late 1990s in San Francisco.
Featuring New Shores (1971-87) and In the Stone House (2012), this event offers a rare glimpse into the artistry and contemplative vision of one of avant-garde cinema's most distinctive voices.
Hiler’s artistry lies in his ability to blend everyday moments with meditative, often haunting, imagery, offering viewers a profound exploration of personal and temporal transitions. With a delicate balance of rural tranquillity and urban interludes, Hiler documents everyday life.
New Shores
USA 1971-87 dir Jerome Hiler 35 min, 16mm
In the Stone House
USA 2012 dir Jerome Hiler 35 minutes, 16mm
This is a silent film programme.
With thanks to Light Cone and Jerome Hiler.
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New Shores stands as a companion piece to In the Stone House, weaving together footage spanning over a decade. This film, shot between 1971 and 1987, takes us on a cross-country journey to the West Coast of the USA, reflecting Hiler's move and settling there. It concludes with a poignant return to the "stone house" in rural New Jersey, encapsulating the cyclical nature of life and memory.
In the Stone House chronicles a transformative four-year period in the late 1960s, where Hiler and Nathaniel Dorsky retreated from the bustling New York art scene to a rural haven in New Jersey. This film captures their search for a simpler, more spiritual existence, juxtaposed with frequent visits from their urban friends.
Hiler’s Bolex camera captures the essence of new beginnings—new landscapes, new communities, and the interplay of beauty, dread, and death. This film is a series of episodic glimpses into the complexities of adjusting to a new environment while grappling with lingering fears and nostalgic recollections.
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Cinema 2
Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.
Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
Cinemas 2 & 3 are located at Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican Centre’s main Silk Street entrance. There are a couple of steep, dropped kerbs and an incline to negotiate between the two sites. Level access from Beech Street.
Mobility
Each auditorium has three permanent wheelchair spaces (two in the third row and one in the front row) and 153 fixed seats with capacity for a further three spaces in the front row. Access to each auditorium is up a ramp. There are also a number of seats with step-free access.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs may be taken into the cinema – please tell us when booking to ensure your seat has enough space. If you prefer, you may leave your dog with a member of the foyer staff during the performance.
Hearing facility
An infrared system for hard of hearing customers is provided in each auditorium; headsets or neck loops can be collected from foyer staff. The ticket desk counter is fitted with an induction loop.
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