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| Canadian Front 2012
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| March 14–19 |
The ninth annual edition of Canadian Front presents the New York
premieres of 11 recent Canadian features and one short. In addition to
Philippe Falardeau's drama Monsieur Lazhar, Canada's 2012 Academy
Award entry in the foreign-language category, this year's selection is
distinguished by a larger number of comedies than usual, strong
representation of minority communities, a pair of unsual and compelling
documentaries, and the return of Canadian Front veterans Zacharias Kanuk
and Jean-Marc Vallée.
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| Cruel and Unusual Comedy, Part 3: Selections from the Eye Film
Institute, The Netherlands
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| March 15–28 |
Between 1908 and 1914, before American film comedy came to dominate
screens around the world, there were the European comedies of Zigoto,
Bébé, Onésime, Little Moritz, Robinet, and Max. Many of these films are
accessible again after 90 years, thanks to ongoing preservation efforts.
The films, organized around themes of sex, violence, madness, musical
comedy, and science fiction, are all drawn from the legendary collection
of Dutch film distributor Jean Desmet. Archivist Elif Rongen-Kaynakci
from the Eye Film Institute introduces selected programs, and all films
feature live musical accompaniment.
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| Lucian Pintilie
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| Through March 12 |
One of Europe's finest filmmakers, Lucian Pintilie creates corrosive
cinema that is at once original, ferocious, and hopeful. His debut film,
Sunday at Six (1965), so upset Romanian censors that he could not make
his second film, the Cannes success Reenactment, until four years
later. After spending the 1980s in exile, Pintilie returned to
filmmaking following the collapse of Communism, creating such acclaimed
films as Afternoon of a Torturer (2001) and Niki and Flo (2003).
Virtually unknown in the U.S., this latter film receives a weeklong run
as part of this series.
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| Cruel and Unusual Comedy Reprised
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| Through March 16 |
Silent-era slapstick dealt with social, cultural, political, and
aesthetic themes that continue to be central concerns around the world
today. Drawing on MoMA's holdings of silent comedy, these highlights
from the first two installments in the Cruel and Unusual Comedy series
(in 2009 and 2010) feature comedy on the subjects of sexual identity,
surrealism, and child care. All films feature live piano accompaniment.
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| Modern Mondays
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| Ongoing
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MoMA's ongoing showcase for innovation on screen, Modern Mondays
allows contemporary filmmakers and moving image artists to present their
work directly to audiences. On March 12, A. K. Burns and A. L. Steiner present their film Community Action Center, which was recently
acquired by MoMA.
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Public Program
Triple Canopy at Print Studio |
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 2:30–4:00 p.m.
Mezzanine, The Lewis B. and Dorothy Cullman Education and Research Building
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Held in conjunction with the exhibition Print/Out, Print Studio is an
interactive space that explores the evolution of artistic practices
relating to the medium of print. This month, Print Studio features the
third in a series of public programs led by Triple Canopy, an online
magazine, workspace, and platform for editorial and curatorial
activities. Join poet Ariana Reines and Triple Canopy editors and guests
for a discussion about the nature of publication. Visit the website
for more details.
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| Escalator Repairs |
Please note that the Museum is replacing all four escalators that service the Roy and Niuta Titus theaters. We anticipate that this work will be completed by mid-March 2012. The Museum's film program will continue to be held in the Titus 1 and 2 theaters and in The Celeste Bartos Theater during this time, and we ask for your patience during construction. Please remember to arrive early for all film screenings and to follow the directions of MoMA's Visitor Services and Security staff to ensure a smooth filmgoing experience.
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| Film Plus
Membership
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| An
Exclusive Group for Film Lovers |
Film Plus members enjoy all the benefits of regular MoMA
membership—unlimited free admission, 1,500 free film screenings a
year, $5 guest tickets, and more—PLUS:
+Private previews of major films
+Conversations with actors and directors
+Special film-related discounts and offers
Visit
MoMA.org/filmplus to learn more or join today!
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| Name a
Theater Seat |
For a contribution of
$5,000, your name, or the name of someone you wish to honor or remember,
can be placed on a seat in the Museum's Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 1.
To name a seat or for more information, please contact Sara Pinto, Associate Director of Development, at (212) 333-6591. Contributions to name
theater seats are 100% tax deductible.
Print Studio is made possible by a partnership with Volkswagen of America.
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From top: Starbuck. 2011. Canada. Directed by Ken Scott. Onésime horlogemaker. 1912. France. Directed by Jean Durand. Tertium non dater. 2006. Romania/France. Directed by Lucian Pintilie. Martin Kippenberger. Content on Tour (Inhalt auf Reisen). 1992. Screenprint mounted on plywood, with unique revisions by the artist. Publisher: Editions Artelier, Graz, Austria. Edition: three this size; five for three smaller sizes. © Estate Martin Kippenberger, Galerie Gisela Capitain, Cologne
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