Neranenah Presents Svetlana’s “Night at the Movies”

Growing up in the Soviet Union, Svetlana found refuge in Moscow’s movie theaters, where life on the screen seemed more magical and free. “Night at the Movies” draws on that experience, bringing together songs from nearly a century of cinema—from Hollywood classics and animated films to French New Wave and Soviet favorites. Through jazz, swing, and personal storytelling, Svetlana explores what connects these songs: dreaming, longing for something more, and finding hope through imagination. Along the way, the program touches on her immigrant journey and the Jewish songwriters and stories woven into film history.