F. W. Murnau's Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
October 1–4, 2006 |
An encore presentation of Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, recently featured in MoMA's Janet Gaynor: A Centennial Celebration exhibition (July 1–12, 2006).
Organized by Anne Morra, Assistant Curator, Department of Film and Media.

Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. 1927. USA. Directed by F. W. Murnau. With Janet Gaynor, George O'Brien. Murnau's first Hollywood feature, infused with sound experimentation and a gracefulness of cinematography heretofore unseen in narrative cinema, transcends its simple love-triangle story with dazzling performances and a distinctive visual language. Silent, with music track. 97 min.
Sunday, October 1, 6:00; Wednesday, October 4, 7:45. T2
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