Old Joy. 2006. Directed by Kelly Reichardt

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Old Joy. 2006. USA. Directed by Kelly Reichardt. Courtesy of Kino International/Photofest. © Kino International

Old Joy. 2006. USA. Directed by Kelly Reichardt. Screenplay by Jonathan Raymond, Reichardt. With Daniel London, Will Oldham, Tanya Smith

35mm. 76 min.

Kurt and Mark are old friends whose lives have taken various twists and turns since their last meeting. Mark has a house, a job, and a pregnant wife who isn't thrilled with him running off for a weekend at an Oregon hot springs with the idle Kurt. Kurt reminisces about their town and Mark breaks the news that many of those mom and pop stores are now serving smoothies or overpriced coffee. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest is comes to the fore in extended passages of verdant landscape and silence between the men. Based on a short story by Jonathan Raymond, a frequent Reichardt collaborator.

This film accompanies Kelly Reichardt: Powerfully Observant.

Past events

Fri, Sep 22, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

MoMA, Floor T2, Theater 2

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2
Wed, Sep 13, 2017, 7:00 p.m.

Followed by a discussion with author/screenwriter Jon Raymond and photographer Justine Kurland

MoMA, Floor T2, Theater 2

The Roy and Niuta Titus Theater 2

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