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Film Series

3D in the 21st Century

 
 
May 1—May 17, 2015
 
   
 
 
 
 
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The unprecedented resurgence of 3D in the last decade has expanded the visual and emotional possibilities of cinema in frequently wondrous—and sometimes divisive—new ways. At its best, the technology creates almost hallucinatory immersive landscapes and retina-dazzling surprises with an immediate visceral impact. From big-budget blockbusters to high-concept mind-benders by arthouse icons, this first-of-its-kind series surveys recent films that showcase the full range of stereoscopic cinema’s expressive potential.

Read more about the lineup in MUBI's special critical supplement to the series.


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3D in the 21st Century in the News
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PAST EVENTS
Film
Step Up 3D
 

Filmed dance gets an innovative 3D update in this visually dazzling hip-hop musical.

Fri, May 1, 2015
 
 
Film
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never + Joule
 

Bieber is bigger than life in this slick monument to a pop culture sensation.

Fri, May 1, 2015
 
 
Film
Avatar
 

James Cameron’s epic super-spectacle creates a totally transportive alternate reality.

Sat, May 2, 2015
 
 
Film
Goodbye To Language + Chromatic Frenzy
 

A groundbreaking 3D experiment by one of the greatest living auteurs.

Sun, May 3, 2015
 
 
Film
Cave of Forgotten Dreams + Aurora Borealis
 

Werner Herzog guides audiences on a mystical exploration of prehistoric cave painting.

Sun, May 3, 2015
 
 
Film
Gravity + Other Gravity
 

Alfonso Cuarón’s epic space odyssey “shows us the glory of cinema’s future” (Time).

Mon, May 4, 2015
CURATOR’S CHOICE
 
 
Film
Coraline
 

Neil Gaiman's dark-tinged fairy tale gets a visually stunning screen adaptation.

May 8—May 9, 2015
AGES 8+
 
 
Film
Beowulf
 

Ye Olde English epic gets a blockbuster makeover in this action spectacle.

May 8—May 9, 2015
 
 
Film
The Adventures of Tintin
 

The boy reporter chases down treasure in Spielberg’s adaptation of the comic book series.

Sun, May 10, 2015
AGES 8+
 
 
Film
Ken Jacobs Short Films
 

Avant-garde visionary Ken Jacobs explores cinema’s perception-altering potential.

Mon, May 11, 2015
 
 
Film
ABCD: Any Body Can Dance
 

A choreographer mentors a group of scrappy street dancers in this Bollywood extravaganza.

Tue, May 12, 2015
 
 
Film
Hugo + Twelve Tales Told
 

An orphan unravels a cinematic mystery in Scorsese’s valentine to the moving image.

Wed, May 13, 2015
AGES 8+
 
 
Film
Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D + Let Your Light Shine
 

The pop star pinup’s effervescent personality powers this lavish concert documentary.

Thu, May 14, 2015
 
 
Film
Resident Evil: Retribution + Coming Up Threes
 

An ass-kicking heroine faces off against a nefarious corporation in this pulp joyride.

Fri, May 15, 2015
 
 
Film
The Three Musketeers
 

Dumas’ classic tale gets a giddy steampunk reworking complete with airborne battleships.

Fri, May 15, 2015
 
 
Film
Jackass 3D + 3D Trick Pony
 

Johnny Knoxville and company unleash their gross-out stunts in high-definition 3D.

Sat, May 16, 2015
 
 
Film
Piranha + Psychedelic Death Vomit + The Art Handlers
 

A bevy of frisky co-eds become fish food in this unabashed B-horror gorefest.

Sat, May 16, 2015
 
 
Film
Pina + Loops
 

Wim Wenders revolutionizes dance on film in this tribute to choreographer Pina Bausch.

Sun, May 17, 2015
 
 
Film
Charlie Victor Romeo + Red Capriccio
 

This harrowing film dramatizes the cockpit recordings from six planes that crashed.

Sun, May 17, 2015