The film, considered a masterpiece of Japanese silent cinema and a reflection of European avant-garde movements, experimentally and poetically explores the boundaries between reality and perception. Visually influenced by German expressionism and Soviet cinema of the era, A Page of Madness was lost for 45 years until its director found a copy in 1971.
The plot unfolds in a psychiatric hospital, where a former sailor works as a cleaner to stay close to his wife, who has been institutionalized for years. The narrative delves into the characters' experiences and dreams of escape.
“"The screening will feature original electronic music performed live by Lanzarote-based composer Nico Hernández."
