What is the depth of relationship between a nation and a state? Can a way of life, however ancient, survive the force of globalised trade?  ‘The Rime of the Modern Mariner’ is a journey through lost communities, rediscovered pirates, colonial fortresses and the spindrift of folklore and legend.  Following a successful debut at the East End Film Festival in April, Latitude is very excited to announce that ‘The Rime of the Modern Mariner’ is to get a special repeat performance at Latitude.  

Written and directed by Mark Donne and narrated by Carl Barat (The Libertines), the two will introduce this documentary to Latitude’s Film & Music Arena, complete with live score composed and performed by Anthony Rossamando (Dirty Pretty Things/ Klaxons). This showing will have a very special guest sound and orchestral band featuring Didz Hammond of Dirty Pretty Things, Rose Elinor Dougall ex-Pipettes, as well as others to be announced, stay on the lookout for further updates. 

The adventurous score is completed with a trio of string players to weave the score's melodic tentacles around the rhythm of the film. It utilises the sound of ship engines and a real dynamic aural expression of the nautical themes, threaded with nostalgia, for a truly unique musical experience. With the accompaniment from the assembled indie-rock collective - all performing for one night only - there will never be a more exciting time to see this intriguing and fascinating history of the original shipping heart of London than in the comfort of the Film & Music Arena.

For more information go to www.latitudefestival.co.uk