Special Ciné-Concert Screening of William Wellman's Epic Masterpiece WINGS Comes to FIAF 4/6

To commemorate the centennial of the United States' April 6, 1917 entry into World War I, the French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF), New York's premiere French cultural center, is thrilled to present a special ciné-concert screening of the American classic Wingson Thursday, April 6 at 7:30pm in FIAF's Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street (between Madison & Park).

The evening is co-presented with the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, with support from the French Mission du Centenaire de la Première Guerre Mondiale and the US WWI Centennial Commission.

One of the last great films of the silent era, William Wellman's epic masterpiece Wings won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the first-ever Oscar Ceremony in 1929. The beautifully restored film will be paired with a live US premiere performance of the musical score by Baudime Jam featuring France's Prima Vista Quartet.

Set against the backdrop of the Battle of Saint-Mihiel in the Meuse, Wings is the captivating story of two men who enlist to join allied troops in France, and the girl they've left behind. Featuring thrilling aerial battle scenes and breathtaking camera work, this tale of friendship and love, rivalry and heroism stars screen siren Clara Bow alongside Richard Arlen, Charles "Buddy" Rogers, and the legendary Gary Cooper in a cameo appearance.

William Wellman, 1927. B&W. 144 min. DCP

With Charles "Buddy" Rogers, Richard Arlen, Clara Bow, and Gary Cooper

Silent Movie

Below is the press release with full details. For more info visit www.fiaf.org. Here is a link with hi-res, downloadable images and credit information.