At Night in the Church offers an unforgettable cinematic experience: the screening of two silent film masterpieces —The Phantom Carriage (1921) by Victor Sjöström and Nosferatu (1922) by F.W. Murnau— accompanied by live music from the acclaimed pianist and composer Filipe Raposo, in a setting as spiritual as it is evocative: the Church of San Domingos in Tui.
Körkarlen, a landmark of Swedish expressionism, weaves a haunting tale of death, guilt, and redemption through a revolutionary visual style that remains striking over a century later. Nosferatu reimagines Gothic romanticism through a ghostly atmosphere: Count Orlok, with his angular, mysterious figure, has become one of the most iconic characters in the history of the genre.
These films were born in an era when cinema was more than just moving images. Screenings were brought to life by live music —performed by pianists or orchestras— who improvised or followed specially written scores to accompany the unfolding drama. Music was emotion, atmosphere, breath. It was part of the very essence of cinema
On this occasion, acclaimed Portuguese pianist Filipe Raposo —a leading figure in silent film accompaniment— revives that tradition with artistry, sensitivity, and instinct. His live performance heightens the emotional weight of each scene, building a bridge between past and present.
The Church of San Domingos provides a majestic setting. Declared a National Monument in 1931 —and now listed as an Asset of Cultural Interest— it stands as one of Tui’s architectural treasures and historic landmarks. Its historical depth, distinctive architecture, exceptional acoustics, and strong symbolic and spiritual presence merge with music and moving images to create an unforgettable experience.
At Night in the Church is a moving encounter — a sensory immersion where cinema, music, and heritage come together in a night that feels like it belongs to another time, and will stay with you long after.