German Expressionism and “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari“ | UNIQLO ARTSPEAKS

Ashley Swinnerton, collection specialist in the Department of Film, meets us in the theater for a screening of Robert Wiene’s expressionist masterpiece “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari“ (1920), a film so wildly inventive that certain shots are, as she puts it, “burned into my retinas forever.” Subscribe for our latest videos, and invitations to live events: Explore our collection online: Plan your visit in-person: Commit to art and ideas. Support MoMA by becoming a member today: The comments and opinions expressed in this video are those of the speaker alone, and do not represent the views of The Museum of Modern Art, its personnel, or any artist.  #TheCabinetofDrCaligari #moma #ArtForAll #UNIQLOArtSpeaks