Magnolia at the Modern presents a film currently nominated for the Oscar as Best Foreign Language Film of 2008, Waltz With Bashir.

Belonging to a rare genre – animated documentary – Israeli director Ari Folman has added his voice to the maelstrom that has swarmed through Middle Eastern politics for decades in this provocative film which was also nominated for the Palme d’Or at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival and for a 2008 Golden Globe Award.

“The message of the futility of war has rarely been painted with such bold strokes.” – Mary Corliss, Time..

Rated R for strong violence, brief nudity and a scene of graphic sexual content; 90 minutes; Hebrew with English subtitles

What: Waltz With Bashir

When:

  • Friday, January 30 at 6:00 and 8:00 PM
  • Saturday, January 31 at 5:00 PM
  • Sunday, February 1 at 2:00 and 4:00 PM

The Modern Art Museum Auditorium

Admission:

  • $ 8.50 – General Admission
  • $ 6.50 – Modern Members.

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