Cinema Studies: Billy Wilder

Feb. 6–20, 2025

As one of the most incisive filmmakers of his time – and perhaps in all of Hollywood history, director Billy Wilder left an indelible legacy of sharp movies that cut to the core of American culture, touched on unspoken social taboos of the day, and displayed a stunning versatility as his work spanned genres from film noir to romantic comedies. Many of Wilder’s most iconic films never seem to leave movie theater screens, including ours. Join us and educators from NYU Tisch School of the Arts for a series of film screenings paired with in-depth discussions for a close up on Billy Wilder.

Members pay just $25 per session saving an extra $10 per session when you purchase tickets to all three Billy Wilder Cinema Studies. Don’t miss this incredible deal for members!

Ace in the Hole Feb. 6, 2025 Screening & Lecture with Media Historian Dr. Tanya Goldman Director Billy Wilder’s follow-up to Sunset Boulevard follows an arrogant reporter named Chuck Tatum (Kirk Douglas), who cynically exploits a…
Love in the Afternoon Feb. 13, 2025 Screening & Lecture with Film Writer and NYU Professor Matt Prigge A middle-aged playboy (Gary Cooper) becomes fascinated by the daughter (Audrey Hepburn) of a private detective (Maurice Chevalier), who has…
A Foreign Affair Feb. 20, 2025 Screening & Lecture with Jeff Hughes and NYU German Department Graduate Student Philippe-André Lorenz In occupied Berlin, a US Army Captain (John Lund) is torn between an ex-Nazi cafe singer (Marlene Dietrich) and the…

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