COMING SOON: Casanova and the Three Graces

 Cine-Symphony's second offering, "Casanova and The Three Graces," is a 30-minute short film that has already won recognition from five film festivals.  It is set to De Meij's "Casanova," a cello concerto written in 2000. Stay tuned for upcoming showings in concert halls and your local art -house theater.

Cine-Symphony Planet Earth

Its first film was Cine-Symphony Planet Earth, the acclaimed 50-minute feature film made to complement live performances of De Meij's "Symphony No. 3 Planet Earth.”  It also released a theatrical version with recorded music that has earned awards and laurels from three film festivals.  We mix magic realism and history to tell a story about Casanova’s women.

Cine-Symphony, the Brand

Our films are born from the heart and soul of Johan de Meij's music. The scores inspired original stories by writer Dyan Machan. The story and music guide the visual interpretation through the artistic lens of director Jed Parker. The alchemy of these elements brings forth films that defy categorization and forge their own path. Our works create high drama without the distraction of dialogue, allowing stunning visuals to speak for themselves.

The genesis of Cine-Symphony is somewhat romantic. In the early days of their courtship, Johan de Meij dedicated his "Symphony No. 3 Planet Earth" to Dyan Machan. Its hauntingly beautiful melody stirred her such that she married him. She also thought this symphony screamed for a visual story. In a gesture of reciprocated love, she complemented his masterpiece with "Cine-Symphony Planet Earth.” The film tells the story of the Earth, pays homage to Gustav Holst, Mother Earth and the couple’s shared passion for the arts.