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BAMcinématek @ BAM Rose Cinemas presents repertory classics, retrospectives, festivals, premieres, and rare screenings, with special guest appearances by directors, actors, and screenwriters.
Calling All Filmmakers: CinemaSlam
Deadline Oct 18
Show your own movie at BAM! CinemaSlam returns to support truly independent filmmakers by giving them the chance to present any 5-minute film on the big screen in front of a captive audience.
   
CinemaSlam
Oct 29

Come support truly independent filmmakers in this showcase of 5-minute films. With special prizes and followed by an open bar party!

   
History as Nightmare: The 1960s
Oct 27—Dec 1

Curated by film critic/author J. Hoberman, this series highlights seminal films from the 1960s, as discussed in his new book, The Dream Life: Movies, Media, and the Mythology of the Sixties.
   
The Next Director: Hong Sang-Soo
Oct 30—Nov 2
As part of the ongoing Next Director series honoring new and upcoming talent, BAMcinématek presents the complete oeuvre of Korean director Hong Sang-Soo, whose films beg comparison to Rohmer and Antonioni.
   
In Memoriam: John Schlesinger
Nov 4—25

BAM presents three films that pay tribute to the British master of realism
   
New Czech Films
Nov 6—9

BAM and the Czech Center New York co-present new and important cinema from the Czech Republic.
   
Cinemachat with Elliott Stein
Nov 12 & Dec 10
Film critic and historian Elliott Stein curates this film and discussion series
   
Breaking Rules: New Austrian Cinema
Nov 13—23
In recent years, Austrian cinema has gained notoriety for its dark, radical and innovative filmmaking. This series focuses on highlights from the past ten years in Austrian film.
   
Cinema Tropical
Nov 19 & Dec 17
A monthly series that showcases recent Latin American films every third Wednesday. Curated by Cinema Tropical.
   
The NewFest @ BAM Presents
Nov 26
The New Festival programs this bimonthly series featuring the best in Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Transgender cinema
   
Two By Cukor
Nov 27—30
On Thanksgiving Day, come feast on these two classics from one of Hollywood’s greatest, George Cukor
   
The Extraordinary Mr. Barnet
Dec 2—18
Long hailed by critics to be the father of Soviet comedy and an inspiration to greats such as Tarkovsky and Bertolucci, Boris Barnet has remained unknown to Western audiences. That is, until now!
   
Bollywood Shuffle
Dec 5—21
This series explores recent Indian films that break through traditional notions of genre to present the new faces of India. But there’s still plenty of singing and dancing!
   
Have Yourself an Alternative Christmas
Dec 22—23

Tired of Capra? Try our of alternative Yuletide offerings.
   
BAMcinématek Favorites
Dec 24

A monthly series showcasing must-see movies.