Ryszard Ordynski's "Janko the Musician"

Join us when we watch Janko the Musician (1930), a classic Polish film from the silent era, presented with live musical accompaniment at the Castro Theater as part of this year's San Francisco Silent Film Festival. NOTE: IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE.

"In the original story, a classic of Polish literature, a musical prodigy born into poverty meets only tragedy. In this screen adaptation from the late silent era, he’s allowed to thrive. Beautifully photographed by Zbigniew Gniazdowski, the film’s resulting lyricism spurred one critic to write: “The visual symphony Janko the Musician resonates with poetry." --Program notes

More information about Janko the Musician (1930) and tickets: https://silentfilm.org/event/janko-the-musician-2/
More information about the San Francisco Silent Film Festival (May 6-10): https://silentfilm.org/festival-2026-schedule-2/

1:30 Meet at the Castro Theatre (429 Castro St. at Market) to purchase or pick up tickets. The film starts at 2 pm
2:00 The film starts
4:00 After the film we will meet down the street at Philz coffee (549 Castro St.) for conversation and refreshments.