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Program Series

MoMA Contenders 2022

The Hammer Museum presents MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. Whether bound for awards glory or cult classic status, each of these films is a contender for lasting historical significance.

Tickets

$10 Hammer members with valid discount code
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$20 general admission

Tickets are available through each individual film page listed below.

This film program is organized by Rajendra Roy, The Celeste Bartos Chief Curator of Film, and Sean Egan, Producer, Film Exhibitions and Special Projects, The Museum of Modern Art, New York.

The Hammer Museum's presentation is made possible by The Billy and Audrey L. Wilder Foundation.

Still from the film "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" (2022)

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, with director Rian Johnson

Daniel Craig returns as Benoit Blanc in this star-studded sequel. In-person introduction by director Rian Johnson!

Wed Nov 30 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Decision to Leave" (2022)

Decision to Leave, with writer Chung Seo-kyung

Director Park Chan-wook, "A world-class artist at the top of his game," took home the Best Director award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival for this inventive thriller.

Thu Dec 1 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Corsage" (2022)

Corsage

In this "inspired addition to period films dedicated to complex women" Empress Elisabeth of Austria rebels against her public image and devises a plan to protect her legacy.

Mon Dec 5 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Everything Everywhere All At Once" (2022)

Everything Everywhere All At Once, with directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert

The A24 box office smash starring Michelle Yeoh, followed by a conversation with directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.

Tue Dec 6 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "The Whale" (2022)

The Whale, with Brendan Fraser and writer Samuel D. Hunter

The latest from director Darren Aronofsky. Followed by a conversation with actor Brendan Fraser and writer Samuel D. Hunter

Wed Dec 7 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Saint Omer" (2022)

Saint Omer

Director Alice Diop brings the tenderness and acuity of her documentaries to bear on her first fiction feature, a tense and complex courtroom drama.

Thu Dec 8 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Sr." (2022)

Sr., with Chris Smith, Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Kevin Ford

This documentary focused on Robert Downey Sr. offers an intimate portrait of art, fatherhood, and healing generational trauma.

Mon Dec 12 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Women Talking" (2022)

Women Talking, with Claire Foy & Jessie Buckley

Rooney Mara, Jessie Buckley, Claire Foy star in this adaptation of the best-selling novel by Miriam Toews. Followed by a conversation with Claire Foy and Jessie Buckley.

Tue Dec 13 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Bones and All" (2022)

Bones and All, with actress Taylor Russell

Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Russell, and Mark Rylance star in the latest from acclaimed director Luca Guadagnino. Followed by a conversation with Taylor Russell

Wed Dec 14 2022 7:30 PM

Still from the film "Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio" (2022)

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio, with director Guillermo del Toro

Guillermo del Toro’s first stop-motion-animated feature film, with an in-person introduction by del Toro!

Thu Dec 15 2022 7:30 PM