A musical and poetic cinematic journey through the aesthetics of Baroque, where screens are filled with arias from the 18th century, and dialogue with the past turns into a meditation on the present. A special screening with a discussion - a chance to hear the voice of a composer from the past through the lens of future art. What connects the Baroque era and the 21st century? The answer can be found in the film, where music, poetry, and history intertwine into a whole. The film immerses the viewer in the aesthetic space of the 18th century, recreating the path of composer Francesco Araja - an Italian who came to Russia at the invitation of Empress Anna Ioannovna. He was the author of the first opera in the Russian language, "Cephalus and Procris." His fate, creativity, and influence formed the basis of a musical and poetic statement, clothed in modern cinematic language. The film reveals not only the biography of the composer but also an entire layer of cultural memory. It features arias from the works "The Power of Love and Hate," "Seleucus," "The Pretender Nin, or the Recognized Semiramis," and that very first Russian opera. They are performed by the Ensemble of Soloists of Catherine the Great and invited musicians. But it is not only about music. It is about meaning and images, about the attempt of a modern person to read the signs of the past through the prism of their confusion, through an inner search and a yearning for meaning. After the screening, there will be a meeting with the director Gleb Piryatinsky - the author of the project and a guide between cultural epochs. This is a chance to ask questions, discuss what has been seen and heard, and most importantly - to feel a sense of connection to the dialogue of times. This format will suit those interested in history, art, music, and philosophy. For those who seek depth in art and a connection between feelings, knowledge, and images. It is more than just a viewing - it is an event that can influence the perception of time, art, and oneself within it.