The Modernist backdrop

The Modernist 2017 Directed by Catherine Opie

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language No Language
Spoken Language No Language
Gnere Documentary
Release Date 1 January 2017
22 mins