The Modernist
Synopsis
Comprised of 852 black-and-white photographs, The Modernist presents a dystopian view of Los Angeles, a city which has figured prominently in Catherine Opie’s work over the years. She uses the formal and narrative structures from Chris Marker’s legendary photo-play La jetée to address contemporary themes of environmental collapse, global upheaval, and political breakdown.
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January 1, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Catherine Opie
- Screenplay & Story
- Catherine Opie
- Original Title
- The Modernist
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Catherine Opie
Catherine Opie
Catherine Opie, Heather Rasmussen
Catherine Opie
Department Leadership Roster
Catherine Opie
Director
Catherine Opie
Producer
Catherine Opie
Writer
Catherine Opie
Editor
Heather Rasmussen
Editor
Catherine Opie
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Modernist.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Modernist
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What is The Modernist about?
Comprised of 852 black-and-white photographs, The Modernist presents a dystopian view of Los Angeles, a city which has figured prominently in Catherine Opie’s work over the years. She uses the formal and narrative structures from Chris Marker’s legendary photo-play La jetée to address contemporary themes of environmental collapse, global upheaval, and political breakdown.
Who directed The Modernist?
The Modernist was directed by Catherine Opie.
Who stars in The Modernist?
The principal cast of The Modernist includes Stosh Fila aka Pig Pen.
When was The Modernist released and how long is it?
The Modernist was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 22m.