"My Grandma" , feature film, director Koteh Mikaberize (Georgia, 1929), live dubbing by Beth Custer (USA)

"My Grandma":

"A satirical comedy deriding protectionism in the Soviet public institutions. One of the most vital anti-bureaucratic grotesques in the history of the Georgian cinematography of the 20-s. All-Union distribution launched in 1976". ("Omitted Cinema. 1924-1953.", 1995).

Beth Custer Ensemble (USA)

Mark Calderon - double-bass

David James - guitar

Dina Masabi - violin

Beth Custer - clarinet, keyboards

Jessica Ivrey - cello

Ian Jacson - percussion

Chris Grady - trumpet

A dynamic collage of American folk, blues, modern classics, jazz and world music was produced for "My Grandma" by Beth Custer, clarinetist and composer from San-Fransisco. She composes music for films, TV, theatre and dance. She is one of the founders of The Club Foot Orchestra (Serguei Kuriokhine performed with it in early 90-s), Trance Mission, Clarinet Thing, Eight Mile Beach, and Doña Luz 30 sos. She's got her own recording label.

Her performance is supported by the grants of Trust for Mutual Understanding and  Mid Atlantic Arts Fund Grand.