“These characters all radiate a classic French cinema glamour—they're as swoon-worthy here as any nouvelle vague beauty or heartthrob.” Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph.
Émilie meets Camille who is attracted to Nora, who crosses paths with Amber. Three girls and a boy—they're friends, sometimes lovers, and often both.
105 minutes; French with English subtitles
“Free of cliché, visually ingenious, Gagarine is a pleasure—pure magic realism, a homespun spectacular.” Danny Leigh,
Berlin, 1931. Jakob Fabian works in the advertising department of a cigarette factory by day and drifts through bars, brothels, and artists’ studios with his wealthy and debauched friend Labude by night. When Fabian meets the beautiful and confident Cornelia, he manages to shed his pessimistic attitude for a brief moment and falls in love.
A young Finnish woman escapes an enigmatic love affair in Moscow by boarding a train to the arctic port of Murmansk. Forced to share the long ride and a tiny sleeping car with a larger-than-life Russian miner, the unexpected encounter leads the occupants of Compartment No. 6 to face major truths about human connection.
R; 107 minutes; Russian with English subtitles
Breaking Bread follows Arab and Jewish chefs in Haifa, Israel, as they collaborate in the kitchen. Connected through a shared love of food, the chefs unite to celebrate their cultures and the food of their region free from political and religious boundaries. Welcome to the A-Sham Arabic Food Festival. Founded by Dr.
Cafe Modern is serving a special Friday Before Valentine’s Day Dinner. A three course prix fixe menu will be available for $55 per guest.
I offer this work as a report. My visual testimony of transformation, hope, love, and survival in twenty-first century America. Vincent Valdez, artist statement
As in years past, the Modern proudly presents the Oscar-Nominated Animated and Live Action short films. Select your favorites before the winners are announced at the 2022 Academy Awards Ceremony on March 27.
Friday
4 pm Animated, 8 pm Live Action
Saturday
5 pm Animated
Sunday
noon Animated, 2 pm Live Action, 4 pm Animated
