Be the first to see Alfred Hitchcock’s early British masterpiece The Lodger, restored to its former glory by the BFI National Archive and presented with live music accompaniment.

The Lodger is a suspense thriller shot against the backdrop of a fog-shrouded London and featuring matinee idol of the day Ivor Novello in the title role. Multi-award winning composer and producer Nitin Sawhney has composed a brand new score for The Lodger. DCA and the CAV Network present a live broadcast of the film that will include a pre-show reel of mini-docs. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Nitin Sawhney, where you can tweet your questions.

Nitin Sawhney is an Indian-British musician, producer and composer. His critically acclaimed work combines Asian and other worldwide influences with elements of jazz and electronica. His nine studio albums have won 15 major international awards.