Film-Concert: The General

Film-Concert: The General

Classics from film history
Edition 2026
75'
Released in 1926, five decades after the American Civil War, this acclaimed film follows Johnny Gray after his failed attempt to enlist in the army. Johnny, the train, the girl, and the enemy are the undisputed protagonists of this war comedy told from the perspective of the losing side.

Show Production: Café Kino

Café Kino is an independent project dedicated to bringing cinema back as a shared social event and a high-quality experience. Its work focuses on promoting silent film and sound experimentation, combining classic cinema with original soundtracks composed by contemporary artists.

Madrid Orchestra: The Jazz on five

A wild repertoire, a carousel of influences, a magical mix of sounds. Tuba, banjo, saxophone, clarinet, flute, and percussion come together in their recipe for a smile: a musical feast seasoned with jazz, film scores, tarantella, blues, swing, original compositions, and much more.

Guillem Ferrer – Saxophone
Carmen Vela – Clarinet and flute
Mario Siles – Banjo
David Herrington – Tuba
Dani García – Drums

Barcelona Orchestra: Caspervek

Caspervek Trio revisits the cinematic legacy of the 1920s with renewed energy. Combining their solid classical training with sounds drawn from jazz, minimalism, electronica, and folk, they create a rich and captivating sonic landscape. Their music is far more than mere accompaniment: it becomes a performative canvas where sensory perception and synesthesia take center stage.

Brais González – Musical Direction and Piano
Laura Lorenzo – Flute
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Three reasons
to watch this session
  1. 1
    You’ll be on the edge of your seat watching the wildest, most daring stunts by one of the great masters of slapstick comedy.
  2. 2
    You’ll experience a thrilling railway adventure inspired by a real historical event.
  3. 3
    You’ll enjoy one of the greatest films of all time accompanied by an exceptional live orchestra.

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Session details

The General Poster
The General
Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) is a Southern railway engineer with two great loves: a girl and a locomotive. When the Civil War breaks out, Johnny tries to enlist, but he is considered too valuable in his rearguard job. Our hero can only show his true valour when Unionist spies steal his train, The General, and kidnap the girl.
Title:
The General
Original title:
The General
Country:
United States
Year:
1926
Direction:
Buster Keaton
Runtime:
75 min
Idioma original:
Without dialogues
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