Elvin Brandhi, Not Brian Eno, Composes Soundtrack for Beatrice Gibson's Locarno Premiere 'At Night'
Experimental musician Elvin Brandhi created the soundtrack for Beatrice Gibson's feature film 'At Night,' which premieres at the Locarno Film Festival. Gibson discusses the collaborative process behind her first feature soundtrack and hints at future film work and an upcoming album. The article clarifies that Brian Eno is not involved in the film's music.
The feature-length debut from Beatrice Gibson will premiere in the Filmmakers of the Present competition at Locarno. Shot in Paris, the experimental work follows six women discussing personal topics, with Ben Rivers handling cinematography and Liyo Gong editing.
Brandhi, the performing alias of Freya Edmondes, is a Welsh-born improviser who constructs soundscapes from field recordings, tape, and voice. While she has contributed to short films and collaborated with Daniel Blumberg on other projects, this marks her first complete feature film score.
The film's high-profile festival premiere could introduce Brandhi's unconventional sound to a wider cinematic audience, potentially opening doors for other experimental musicians. By centering on intimate female conversations, the movie may also challenge mainstream narratives, offering a platform for underrepresented perspectives. Its success could influence how independent filmmakers approach sound design and collaborative storytelling, fostering more diverse and risk-taking projects in the future.