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Together, the MFAH and Rice Cinema host a total of 20 films to celebrate the 100th anniversary of filmmaker Ingmar Bergman’s birth. But where to get started with such a massive celebration?

MFAH Films salutes Project Row Houses for 25 years of serving Houston’s historic Third Ward! To celebrate, the Museum hosts a weekend of films from July 13 to 15, with selections that highlight the themes of family, community, and identity.

Filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson documented a three-week, international collaboration—the creation of a mesmerizing piece of music sure to draw you in.

The name Umetsugu Inoue may not be familiar to American audiences, but the prolific Japanese director’s films will delight fans of classic cinema.

MFAH Films curator Marian Luntz shares tips on making the most of Latin Wave 13, the Museum’s biggest film festival of the year. (Hint: Special guests!)

To celebrate the exhibition Peacock in the Desert: The Royal Arts of Jodhpur, India, MFAH Films is screening dramas, documentaries, and more that highlight Indian stories and creators. I’ve gained a new appreciation not only for film, but also for my own Indian culture.

Houstonian Mary Ellen Bute (1906–1983) isn’t a household name, so we at MFAH Films are happy to be teaming up with Aurora Picture Show and the Center for Visual Music to showcase Bute’s remarkable talents for her hometown audience.

This year’s Houston Iranian Film Festival gives audiences a chance to see some unique, daring female perspectives on the many obstacles women face in Iran today.

Calling all witches, ghosts, and creatures of the night: As All Hallow’s Eve approaches, MFAH Films hosts a duo of terrifying films!

The Turkish Film Festival, one of our most popular annual series, lets the Museum present movies that U.S. audiences may not otherwise see on a big screen.