The Hammer Museum presents 10 Nights of Cinema in December

The Hammer Museum presents the 10th Edition of MoMA Contenders, The Museum of Modern Art’s renowned series of influential, innovative films from the past 12 months. 

This year’s lineup includes a conversation with actor Danielle Deadwyler  following The Piano Lesson, a post-screening conversation with writer-director Steve McQueen after Blitz, and writer-director India Donaldson joining us for her feature debut, Good One; Late Night with the Devil followed by a Q&A with actor David Dastmalchian, and Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner Anora. Don’t miss the chance to experience powerful performances from Adrien Brody, Zoe Saldaña, and Angelina Jolie, alongside these unforgettable films and special guest appearances.

Tickets

$10 Hammer members | $20 general admission 
Current members, check your email for your link to buy tickets, or contact membership@hammer.ucla.edu.

General admission tickets are now on sale. Purchase here.

Enhance your movie experience as a member! Hammer Members receive priority seating and half-off Contenders tickets—plus discounts at the museum store and Lulu restaurant. 

The Lineup

The Brutalist
Tue Dec 3, 7:30PM

In this towering vision from American director Brady Corbet, an accomplished Hungarian Jewish architect and World War II survivor named László Toth (Adrien Brody) reconstructs his life in America.

The Piano Lesson
Wed Dec 4, 7:30PM

The intensity of familial bonds are on full display—both in front of and behind the camera—in Malcom Washington’s adaptation of August Wilson’s searing play. Followed by a conversation with actor Danielle Deadwyler.

Memoir of a Snail
Thu Dec 5, 7:30PM

The new animated film from Academy Award-winning writer-director Adam Elliot is a heartfelt and hilarious chronicle of the life of an outsider finding her confidence and silver linings amongst the clutter of everyday life.

Emilia Pérez
Mon Dec 9, 7:30PM

Winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival, Jacques Audiard‘s film is at once a darkly funny crime drama and a jaw-dropping musical. Followed by a conversation with composers Clément Ducol & Camille.

Blitz
Tue Dec 10, 7:30PM

Writer-director Steve McQueen’s visually arresting, Dickensian epic is his most classical, audience-friendly film to date. Followed by a conversation with Steve McQueen.

Maria
Wed Dec 11, 7:30PM

In an all-consuming performance at once poignant and imperious, Angelina Jolie becomes Maria Callas, the opera singer whose voice and intensely dramatic life captivated millions.

Good One
Thu Dec 12, 7:30PM

A seemingly small incident has monumental implications in the extraordinary feature debut of India Donaldson, who will do a Q&A following the screening.

Late Night with the Devil
Tue Dec 17, 7:30PM

Actor David Dastmalchian stars in this supernatural tale about the cult of personality and the price of fame. Followed by a conversation with Dastmalchian.

The Substance
Wed Dec 18, 7:30PM

Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, Coralie Fargeat’s explosive Cannes sensation is a be-careful-what-you-wish-for fable for the ages, featuring Demi Moore in a career-best performance.

Anora
Thu Dec 19, 7:30PM

Sean Baker‘s Palme d’Or winner is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story that tackles sex, love, class, and money with matter-of-fact directness.