july 4-September 30, 2012 - Museum of the Moving Image

Wednesdays,July 4–August 22, 2012(Rain Date: August 29)Socrates Sculpture Park and AT&T, incollaboration with Museum of the MovingImage and Rooftop Films, present the14th Annual Festival of International Film,Music, Dance, and Food.Pre-screening performances begin at 7:00 p.m.Films begin at sunset. Free admission.Come to Socrates Sculpture Park (Vernon Boulevard and Broadway,Long Island City) and sample regional cuisine from neighborhoodrestaurants, picnic on the grass as the sun sets over the city, enjoyperformances by local musicians and dancers, and as the skydarkens, see exceptional international films—all set against thespectacular backdrop of the Manhattan skyline.All films, performers, and vendors are subject to change orcancellation. Please visit socratessculpturepark.org or call718 956 1819 to confirm programming.The American ExperienceJULY 4 UNITED STATES51 mins. On America’s birthday, wecelebrate the nation’s diversity, daring,and charm in a program of short filmsthat are alternately funny, revelatory, anddramatic. Preceded by a live-feed of theMacy’s fireworks display.Mulvar Is Correct Candidate!(Patrick Désilets, 1 min.)Month One(Michael Galinsky and Joanna Arnow,10 mins.)You Have the Right to an Attorney(Matt Bockelman, 13 mins.)My American Life(Mohammed Yakub, 6 mins.)Thread(Iva Radivojevic, 7 mins.)Norman Schwarzkopf Made Me Gay(Sara Zia Ebrahimi, 10 mins.)No More Questions(Rauch Bros., 4 mins.)Soul KitchenJULY 11 GERMANYDir. Fatih Akin. 2009, 99 mins.An irresistible multi-culti farce from adirector better known for his dramaticfilms (Head On, The Edge of Heaven),Soul Kitchen tells the story of a youngGerman-Greek diner owner who—anticipating gentrification of his industrialHamburg neighborhood—transformshis scruffy fish-stick counter into ahaute-boho destination. An energeticsoundtrack of funk, punk, and reggaecomplements an eclectic cast ofcharacters, rapid-fire silliness, andlavish food fun. (Not rated)Lemonade JoeJULY 18 CZECH REPUBLICPresented with support from theCzech Center New YorkDir. Oldrich Lipský. 1964, 84 mins.Czech New Wave political satire meetsHollywood westerns and musicals inthe raucous Lemonade Joe, the storyof a yellow-clad cowboy with a goodnaturedgrin and an unquenchablethirst for justice and Kolaloka lemonade(Joe also happens to be a travelingsalesman for the brand). This silly andsharp comedy became an internationalcult favorite, and one of the earliestand most original western genre spoofs.(Not rated)Her Master’s VoiceJULY 25 UNITED KINGDOMDir. Nina Conti. 2012, 60 mins. In thisgutsy and sidesplitting self-examination,conflicted ventriloquist Conti takesthe bereaved puppets of her mentoron a pilgrimage to the resting placefor deceased performers’ puppets.Nina and “Monkey” will appear live!(Not rated)SennaAUGUST 1 BRAZILDir. Asif Kapadia. 2010, 106 mins.Filled with breathtaking archivalmaterial, the acclaimed and popularSenna documents Ayrton Senna’sexciting life, from being a Formula Onetriple world champion to his earlydeath. Unfolding with the pacing of alive-action thriller, the film exploresSenna’s racing achievements, testsof endurance, personal clashes, andpolitical convictions—and looks at thelegendary status he achieved in hishome country of Brazil. (Rated PG-13)Summer WarsAUGUST 8 JAPANDir. Mamoru Hosoda. 2009, 114 mins.The story of a teen math prodigy whounwittingly unlocks a virtual world ofavatars, this cyber-fantasy/sci-fi animelove story is a breathtaking tour of avisually brilliant alternate universe,and a clever parable about technology,family, and society. The winner of theJapan Academy prize for animation,Summer Wars confirms Hosoda’splace in the new generation of greatanime directors. (Rated PG)Certified CopyAUGUST 15 FRANCE/ITALYDir. Abbas Kiarostami. 2010, 106 mins.In this playful and provocativeromantic drama from the legendaryKiarostami—his first film made outsideof Iran—Juliette Binoche plays agallery owner living in a Tuscanvillage. Her encounter with a Britishauthor over the course of a day takesincreasingly perplexing turns, asKiarostami slyly plays with the rulesof narrative. Binoche won the bestactress award at Cannes. (Not rated)Spring, Summer, Fall,Winter. . . and SpringAUGUST 22 SOUTH KOREAPresented in cooperation with TheKorea SocietyDir. Kim Ki-duk. 2003, 103 mins.Though all the action takes placeat a tranquil and isolated Buddhistmonastery, Kim’s ninth featureabounds with tension and sensuality.Tracing the story of a monk from hisyouth as a protégé into adulthood,and his battles with desire, anger,and cruelty along the way, the filmreflects the struggle to be human inthe modern world. With spectacularlandscape photography and pacingthat echoes the joys and sorrows oflife, this classic of the New KoreanCinema is not to be missed on the big(outdoor) screen. (Rated R)1011