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Thursday Night Movies “Sunrise” (1927)

Published: March 5, 2026; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa

When: March 12, 2026
Where: Jefferson Market Library

Address: 425 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, United States

Phone: +1 212-243-4334

Experience one of the most beautiful and influential films in cinema history: Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, directed by legendary filmmaker F. W. Murnau. This silent masterpiece tells the emotional story of a farmer who is tempted by a mysterious woman from the city and begins to drift away from his devoted wife. What follows is a powerful journey of guilt, love, and redemption as the couple travels to the city and rediscovers their connection.

Released in 1927 during the final years of the silent film era, Sunrise blends poetic storytelling with groundbreaking cinematography and visual effects. The film stars George O’Brien and Janet Gaynor, whose moving performances helped the film win multiple awards at the very first Academy Awards, including Best Unique and Artistic Picture.

Join us for a special free screening and rediscover the timeless power of silent cinema through this hauntingly beautiful story of love, temptation, and forgiveness.

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EST

Free!


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