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AMPLIFY 817 AT THE MODERN
In celebration of our Women Painting Women exhibition, the Modern proudly joins forces with Amplify 817 to present a concert featuring the exciting sounds of two powerful soul/R&B musicians.
Hallelujah: A Journey, A Song is a definitive exploration of the singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen as seen through the prism of his internationally renowned hymn, “Hallelujah.” This feature-length documentary weaves together three creative strands: the songwriter and his times, the song's dramatic journey from record label reject to chart-topping hit, and moving testimonies from major recording artists for whom “Hallelujah” has become a personal touchstone.
PG-13; 115 minutes
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
Three’s definitely a crowd in Both Sides of the Blade, a pandemi-adjacent melodrama from Claire Denis, who reunites with Juliette Binoche (Let the Sunshine In, High Life) and Vincent Lindon (Vendredi soir) as a contented couple upended when someone from their shared past resurfaces.
116 minutes; French with English subtitles
Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas star as two egomaniacs commissioned by a millionaire to make a movie together in this sharp comedy skewering wealth, art, and pride.
115 minutes; Spanish with English subtitles
