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The Seashell and the Clergyman (La Coquille et le Clergyman. Germaine Dulac, France 1928, 40 mins)

The rarely seen 1928 French cult movie, directed by Germaine Dulac. A 40-minute dream world of forbidden passion - a beautifully structured and immaculately edited film. The film was banned on release in the UK, with the BBFC declaring "this film is so cryptic as to be almost meaningless. If there is a meaning, it is doubtless objectionable." This was Minima’s first film soundtrack - playing it extensively in 2006 and 2007, culminating in shows at the Barbican centre and the French Institute.

Film credits:

Directed by Germaine Dulac
Based on a script by Antonin Artaud
Photography: Paul Parguel
Camera Operator: Paul Guichard
Assistant Director: Louis Ronjat

Alex Allin (The Clergyman)
Génica Athanasiou (The Woman)
Lucien Bataille (The Officer)