Last weekend, film enthusiasts gathered at Holy Trinity Church in Eccleshall to watch a special screening of a cult classic film.

Released in 1926, Faust follows an elderly alchemist as he is taunted by a demon called Mephisto.

As part of the finale of the Pocket Film Festival, the silent film was accompanied by organist Darius Battiwalla.

Darius began playing the organ at the age of 13 and in 2017 took up the post of Leeds City Organist.

He regularly performs on the BBC and at venues across the world.

"This screening has enlightened me to the power of silent films."

Darius is a Pocket Film Festival regular having provided accompaniment for Alfred Hitchcock's Blackmail in 2025.

Speaking about the event, he said: "I always enjoy my visits to the Pocket Film Festival and this time was particularly memorable.

"Faust was an incredibly dramatic and varied film to play for, and the organ at Eccleshall has plenty of colour and variety that can be used to illustrate all the varied moods and events of the film.

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"It's also great to have such an appreciative audience - really looking forward to discussing film projects for the next visit!"

One audience member said: "The musical accompaniment was beautiful and fitted perfectly."

Another commented: "This screening has enlightened me to the power of silent films."