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  1. Claudia Cardinale: The Indomitable

    Selections include highlights from her early career, as well as her iconic roles in 8 1/2, The Leopard, and Once Upon a Time in the West. This year it’s a celebration of actress Claudia Cardinale (born in Tunisia in 1938), whose beauty and talent have made a strong impression in countless films. A new commemorative publication, Claudia Cardinale: The Indomitable, is available in the Hirsch Library. Organized by Camilla Cormanni and Paolo Ruggiero, with thanks to Marco Cicala and Germana Ruscio, Cinecittà.

  2. Two Films by Robert Frank

    Major support is provided by:The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation Generous support is provided by:Anne Levy Charitable Trust/Jean KarotkinKrista and Michael DumasPatricia J. Eifel and James A. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Restoration by the Museum of Modern Art with support from the Celeste Bartos Fund for Film Preservation. -- Begin Grid Row --> To celebrate the opening of the exhibition Robert Frank and Todd Webb: Across America, 1955, two films screen in Brown Auditorium Theater on Friday, December 8, and are included with Museum admission.

  3. Thelma Ritter: Hollywood’s Favorite New Yorker

    -- Begin Grid Row --> Thelma Ritter (1902–1969) was a memorable American character actress with a strong New York accent. In her films, she was often cast as the assistant to the star. Film historian Christina Putnam, a native Houstonian whose biography of Ritter is forthcoming, introduces selected screenings. Ritter’s acerbic wit and authenticity set her apart, and her characters typically had the common sense her employers lacked. Between 1951 and 1963, Ritter won a Tony Award and was nominated for six Academy Awards.

  4. Spotlight on Indian Cinema

    Agrawal Family Additional generous support is provided by:Sesh and Prabha BalaMilton D. Rosenau, Jr. and Dr. Ellen R. GritzChitra Kumar and Kumar BashyamPaul and Manmeet LikhariNidhika and Pershant MehtaDrs.  “Woven Wonders: Indian Textiles from the Parpia Collection“ is organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Lead Underwriters:The Sushila and Dr. Durga D. -- Begin Grid Row --> June 29–September 2, 2023 Experience Indian cinema on the big screen this summer with an Oscar-winning Tollywood epic and four classics by influential and revered filmmaker Satyajit Ray (1921–1992

  5. William Kentridge at the Opera

    A. L. Ballard; Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis in Brown Auditorium Theater. -- Begin Grid Row --> July 9–August 13, 2023 This series, presented to complement the exhibition William Kentridge: In Praise of Shadows, features three films documenting William Kentridge’s collaborations with the Metropolitan

  6. “2023 Core Exhibition” Events

    Core fellowships have been underwritten by Anchorage Foundation of Texas; Milton and Sally Avery Arts Foundation, Inc.; Mr. Brad Blume; Ms. Bettie Cartwright; Mr. and Mrs. Jamal H. Daniel; Mr. Ronald A. The 2023 Core Exhibition is accompanied by a variety of events and performances. 2023 Core Exhibition March 9–April 14, 2023 Every year, the Core Program at the Glassell School of Art awards residencies to artists and critical writers, culminating in the spring with an exhibition and yearbook. 

  7. Ruth K. Shartle Lecture Series

    The Ruth K. Shartle Lecture Series was established in 1975 in memory of Ruth K. Shartle, a longtime MFAH benefactor. —William C. Agee, MFAH director, 1974 to 1982 The Ruth K. Shartle Lecture Series is made possible by a generous grant from The Brown Foundation, Inc. Lectures, conversations, discussions, and symposia related to exhibitions and MFAH initiatives are free and open to the public. See highlights of past programs.  The series commemorates Ruth K.

  8. Through the Lens of Black Women: Beauty and Expectations

    -- Begin Grid Row --> The film series “Through the Lens of Black Women: Beauty and Expectations” runs February 2–4, 2024. Autumn Johnson, University of Houston graduate and former intern with the MFAH film department, guest programs a weekend of classic and contemporary films that consider the experiences of Black women. She received a bachelor of arts degree in media production and English literature from the University of Houston in 2022.

  9. Korean Film Nights

    The lineup includes K-horror, a unique buddy comedy, sci-fi, the latest from prolific auteur Hong Sangsoo, and a celebrity guest. All films are screened with English subtitles. Recently he has been featured as Jung Joon-hwa in the series Moving and will appear in the new season of Squid Game. Yang Dong-geun presents two films from his career, each followed by a Q&A with the audience. Parking Information | Museum Hours | MFAH Campus Map Celebrity Guest Yang Dong-geun is a popular Korean actor and hip-hop singer. Born in 1979, he began his career as a child actor at the age of nine.

  10. Three Colors (Trois couleurs)

    The Three Colors trilogy—the final opus of groundbreaking filmmaker Krzysztof Kieślowski (1941–1996)—comes to the MFAH in a digitally restored edition. Opening with Blue, the series continues with White and closes with Red.  ; Consulate General of Brazil in Houston; Franci Neely; Carrin Patman and Jim Derrick; Ms. The MFAH film department is supported by Tenaris; the Vaughn Foundation; The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea; Nina and Michael Zilkha; Consulate General of Italy in Houston; Italian Cultural Institute in Los Angeles