The Museum of Modern Art presents The Contenders screening at the Museum of Modern Art from November 10, 2023 through January 10, 2024.
For this annual 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.
Every year there are films that resonate far beyond a theatrical release—if they manage to find their way to a commercial screen at all—or film festival appearance. Their significance can be attributed to a variety of factors, from structure to subject matter to language, but these films are united in their lasting impact on the cinematic art form. 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.
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THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Anthony Harvey’s Dutchman and Billy Jackson’s We Are Universal FEBRUARY 13–19, 2025 (2/13/25-2/19/25)
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Rob Tregenza’s The Fishing Place FEBRUARY 6–12, 2025 (2/6/25-2/12/25)
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Pirouette: Turning Points in Design JANUARY 26, 2025 – OCTOBER 18, 2025 (1/26/25-10/18/25)
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS To Save and Project: The 21st MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation JANUARY 9, 2025 – JANUARY 30, 2025 (1/9/25-1/30/25)
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Projects: Marlon Mullen DECEMBER 14, 2024 – APRIL 20, 2025 (12/14/24-4/20/25)
MoMA and Cinecittà Present Marcello and Chiara Mastroianni, A Family Affair DECEMBER 12, 2024 – JANUARY 5, 2025 (12/12/24-1/5/25)
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Lillie P. Bliss and the Birth of the Modern NOVEMBER 17, 2024 – MARCH 29, 2025 (11/17/24-3/29/25)
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Light: Rafaël Rozendaal NOVEMBER 16, 2024 – SPRING 2025 (11/16/24-4/16/25)
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Matisse’s Cut-Outs: A Celebration NOVEMBER 9, 2024 – JANUARY 20, 2025 (11/9/24-1/20/25)
MoMA Joins Forces with New York Road Runners for Inaugural "Beyond the Finish Line" Program NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (11/4/24-11/4/24)
Videos
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Piano Panties: A Cheeky Cabaret Show
Sid Gold’s Request Room (7/2 - 6/30) | |
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Point Loma
Chain Theatre (5/31 - 6/15) NEW PLAY | |
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JUST IN STYNE...KAREN SINGS JULE!
THE PURPLE ROOM (2/28 - 3/2)
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Raise Your Voice!
City Winery (3/10 - 3/10) LIMITED TICKETS REMAIN | |
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Baruch PAC presents soprano/pianist Chelsea Guo
Baruch Performing Arts Center (3/6 - 3/6) | |
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Family Inheritance
Hudson Guild Theater (2/27 - 3/2)
PHOTOS
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Baruch PAC presents Vision Duo
Baruch Performing Arts Center (3/5 - 3/5) | |
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THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART PRESENTS Doc Fortnight 2025, The 24th Annual Festival of International Nonfiction Film FEBRUARY 20 –MARCH 7, 2025
The Museum of Modern Art (2/20 - 3/7) | |
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Supersized Women of Comedy
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (3/1 - 3/1) | |
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American Composers Orchestra Performs “Hello America: Transatlantic”
Carnegie Hall (3/6 - 3/6) | |
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Webtoons Animation: Bringing Digital Comics to Life
Flop House Comedy Club (7/24 - 5/1) | |
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ZOOCHOSIS
Arts on Site (3/19 - 3/23) | |
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