Hot and Humid
dal 31/7/2011 al 6/9/2011
Segnalato da
31/7/2011
Hot and Humid
The Museum of Modern Art - MoMA, New York
Summer Films from the Archives: a selection of films that explore the perils and excitement of the weeks of heat and humidity
Summer Films from the Archives. In 2008 the Department of Film celebrated summer with a short series of films from MoMA's collection set during the season when people relax in the sun-and end up caught off guard. Many filmmakers treat summer as a time when bad or unexpected things happen: swimmers are attacked; lovers betray each other, often with friends; passion leads to babies and sudden, unwanted domesticity; and, on a global scale, bombs are dropped and wars begin. To continue our "cheering on" of summer, the department presents a selection of films that explore the perils and excitement of the weeks of heat and humidity. Organized by Laurence Kardish, Senior Curator, Department of Film. (Image: The Little Fugitive. 1953. USA. Written and directed by Ray Ashley, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin) View related film screenings on the website.