The Modernist (2017)

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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.

Director: Catherine Opie
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 22 min
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Editing: Heather Rasmussen, Catherine Opie
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Modernist stars Stosh Fila aka Pig Pen.
How long is The Modernist?
The Modernist has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
What genre is The Modernist?
The Modernist is a Documentary film.
Where was The Modernist produced?
The Modernist was produced in United States of America.