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BECCA MARTIN-BROWN NWA Democrat-Gazette T hanks to Montopolis, an Austin, Texas, based indie chamber music group, and a new score, a 1929 silent film "gives historical context to the invasion" of Ukraine by Russia, says composer Justin Sherburn. "'Man With a Movie Camera' was filmed largely in Ukraine," the Montopolis founder explains. "For obvious reasons, the film is more relevant than ever. … It shows the people there NOT in crisis, but just living their lives like anyone else. Working, playing, and relaxing with their families." Sherburn made a name for himself in 2009 when he was approached by a director to write and perform the music for a theatrical adaptation of the French film "Le Balloon Rouge." "I had been a sideman in rock, country, tango and jazz groups for many years, but this was my first time composing and arranging for a modern classical chamber group," he remembers. "I enjoyed the process, and after the production ended, the players continued on with me to form Montopolis. "At first, working on these silent films was a way for me to practice composing and dig into learning how to arrange," he explains. "After a few films, I began to develop a consistent approach. I tend to write music for these films that is not APRIL 10-16, 2022 WHAT'S UP! 3 See Montopolis Page 4 Silent No Longer Film reveals life in Ukraine, then and now There are no actors in the 1929 silent film "Man With a Movie Camera" unless you count the cameraman. (Courtesy Photo/Cinema of the Ozarks) Sherburn ROGERS