Paris Qui Dort in Potch - Electro Beats Meet the 1920s Big Screen - 21 May
- Amanda Bekker
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
If you thought Potchefstroom was all about quiet nights and boerie rolls, think again. On Wednesday, 21 May 2025, The Roots will be hosting something wildly different – a cine-concert titled Paris Qui Dort, where vintage film gets a serious electro revamp.
A Night of Silent Film, Loud Beats
Paris Qui Dort is a 1924 silent sci-fi film by René Clair, reimagined through the eyes (and ears) of French percussionist and composer Stéphane Scharlé. But this isn't your gran’s silent movie session. Scharlé will perform a live soundtrack using his own set of “augmented drums” – a musical rig that blends old-school rhythms with electronic flair. Think techno meets time travel.
Eight Courses. One Screen. Multiple Wows.
The event isn’t stopping at audiovisuals. The Roots, known for bending the rules of fine dining, will serve up an 8-course canapé tasting menu. It’s all about flavour, flair, and finger food, with dishes that promise to be as creative as the concert itself.
Details That Matter (Yes, the Dress Code Too)
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Time: 18:00
Venue: The Roots, M.C. Roode Drive, Potchefstroom
Tickets: R330 per person
Booking: qkt.io/Potch_ParisQuiDort
Age limit: 8 and up welcome (but maybe leave the toddler with a babysitter)
Dress Code: 1920s Techno-Paris – interpret that however you like. Sequins and sneakers? Flapper with a Bluetooth speaker? Go wild.
Who’s Behind It?
The show is brought to you by a powerhouse mix of cultural and community movers:
They’ve teamed up with an impressive list of partners, including Institut Français, CNC, La Région Grand Est, and Air France (in case you really want to hop a plane after).
It’s not every day that a 100-year-old film gets an electro facelift in the middle of Potch. Whether you're into French cinema, live music, good food or just curious about what the heck “Techno-Paris” fashion looks like – this one’s for you.
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