MoMA Announces Upcoming Film Exhibitions

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Carte Blanche: James Curtis on Spencer Tracy
November 5-6
This exploration of Spencer Tracy's early films is selected and presented by his biographer, James Curtis. Curtis's new 1,000-page study, Spencer Tracy: A Life, was published this fall by Knopf. Curtis has selected five films featuring Tracy, made between 1931 and 1934: Quick Millions, Face in the Sky, Man's Castle, Bottoms Up, and "Now I'll Tell" by Mrs. Arnold Rothstein.

The Contenders 2011
November 9-January 26
For this recurring series, the Department of Film combs through major studio releases and the top film festivals in the world, selecting influential, innovative films made in the past 12 months that we believe will stand the test of time. Whether bound for awards glory or destined to become a cult classic, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance, and any true cinephile will want to catch them on the big screen.

In Focus: Fortissimo Films
November 10-21
An early, visionary force in the global independent film movement, Fortissimo Films has played an especially important role in the international expansion of Asian cinema, helping to introduce a multitude of talented and innovative artists. In addition to supporting scores of notable films from Hong Kong and China-from Wong Kar-wai's Happy Together to Tian Zhuangzhuang's Springtime in a Small Town and Zhang Yuan's Beijing Bastards-the company has helped to develop titles from Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines and, in particular, Thailand, including the work of filmmakers such as Wisit Sasanatieng and Pen-Ek Ratanaruang (both of whom are represented in this series).

To Save and Project: The Ninth MoMA International Festival of Film Project: The Ninth MoMA International Festival of Film
Preservation
Through November 19
To Save and Project, MoMA's international festival of film preservation, celebrates its ninth year with gloriously preserved masterworks and rediscoveries of world cinema. This year's edition comprises over 35 films from 14 countries, virtually all of them having their New York premieres, with some shown in versions never before seen in the United States. Upcoming guest presenters include Douglas Crimp, Alejandro Jodorowsky, and Zoe Leonard. Featured on October 29 is the first-ever 3-D feature film-a Soviet adaptation of Robinson Crusoe. On October 30, Donald Sosin and his NYC Eclectic Electric Band accompany "cruel and unusual comedies" from 1910s Europe. On November 5, writer-director Walter Hill presents The Driver (1978), and on November 7, Martin Scorsese and Thelma Schoonmaker introduce the world premiere restoration of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger's The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp.

Modern Mondays
October 31 & November 7
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 October 31, in conjunction with To Save and Project, Alejandro Jodorowsky presents his visionary 1973 film The Holy Mountain, followed by a conversation with MoMA PS1 Director and MoMA Chief Curator at Large Klaus Biesenbach, and Associate Curator Joshua Siegel. On November 7, award-winning Cuban filmmaker Rigoberto Jiménez introduces several of his short films, including A Bridge over the River (2009).

An Auteurist History of Film
Ongoing
This ongoing screening cycle explores the evolution of film as a medium by charting the careers of several key directorial figures-not in order to establish a formal canon, but to develop one picture of cinematic history. Upcoming screenings include Max Ophuls's Letter from an Unknown Woman and Howard Hawks's Red River (both 1948).

Film Plus Membership
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!