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Close up Festival | Cine-concert: Safety Last!
When humor meets vertigo, Harold leads us on an ascent as perilous as it is hilarious, brought to life live by the music of the cine-concert!
Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse (Paris 5th)
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MEMORABLE CLIMB
Safety Last!. Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor • United States • 1924 • 74’ • fiction • Carlotta Films • Starring Harold Lloyd, Mildred Davis, Bill Strother
Harold has come to Los Angeles to make his fortune. But he is stuck in his job as a small-time salesman. He has an idea: suggest to his boss that they advertise the store by having an acrobat friend climb the facade. Except, there's a problem: it's he who will have to do it! → With Safety Last!,
As part of the Close-Up Festival, Frédéric Pérol on keyboards and electronic bass, and Julien Coulon on guitar, mandolin, and ukulele, orchestrate this cine-concert.
Frédéric Pérol is particularly interested in the link between music and images. Since 2009, he has composed soundtracks for numerous audiovisual projects for the Louvre Museum, Arte, France Télévisions, Les Films d’Ici, the Mémorial de la Shoah, etc.
Julien Coulon, a classically trained guitarist, has a repertoire spanning ancient, oriental, and Celtic music to contemporary styles. A specialist in plucked strings, he has produced several albums and performs regularly in concert.
Friday, November 20 | 7:00 PM
Ages 6 and up, by registration
by registration
Duration: 1h20
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Our take on this event
Prepare for a thrill ride back in time as a legendary silent masterpiece gets a modern musical facelift. Between heart-stopping acrobatics and perfectly timed live soundscapes, this cinematic experience captures the pure joy of classic storytelling.
The Close-up festival arrives at the Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse on Friday, November 20, 2026, for a special cine-concert featuring the 1924 silent film Safety Last!. Audiences will witness Harold Lloyd's iconic skyscraper climb, newly underscored by musicians Frédéric Pérol and Julien Coulon. This event is perfect for families and film lovers, welcoming children from age 6 and up. Attendance is free of charge, though booking in advance is mandatory to secure your spot for this unique cinematic experience in the 5th arrondissement.
Experience the classic American comedy Safety Last!, directed by Fred C. Newmeyer and Sam Taylor, in a live musical setting. The story follows Harold, a young man determined to make his fortune in Los Angeles, whose ambitious advertising scheme turns into a precarious climb up the side of a building. This 74-minute feature is brought to life with a bespoke soundtrack performed by Frédéric Pérol on keyboards and electronic bass, and Julien Coulon on guitar, mandolin, and ukulele.
The performance takes place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:20. The event is suitable for viewers aged 6 and older. While admission is free, registration is required to attend.
Hosted at the Bibliothèque L'Heure joyeuse, located at 6-12 rue des Prêtres Saint-Séverin, the venue ensures an inclusive environment. The space is wheelchair accessible and adapted for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as those with cognitive disabilities.
