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Cornell Cinema

Cornell Cinema is one of the leading campus film exhibition programs in the country and an integral part of the fabric of campus life at Cornell. The cinema presents more than 75 films each semester and features an eclectic mix of contemporary and classic titles from around the globe. Working in collaboration with partners across campus and beyond, Cornell Cinema seeks to spark conversation, inspire innovative thinking, and advance interdisciplinary teaching through collective encounters with the art of film.

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Save on our already low ticket prices with the Cornell Cinema All-Access Pass!  

Book free tickets for all regular movies through the academic year for one low price: 

  • $40 for General Public
  • $30 for Students (incl. K–12)
  • New! $36 for Cornell Staff
  • $25 for Cornell Graduate & Professional Students

See our Visit page for more details.

Upcoming Films

A red square with a key board and the words L'INFERNO at the center.
Three children in school uniforms cheering and waving flags.
Still from "Machuca" (2004)

Machuca

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A black and white photograph featuring three individuals. The person on the left appears to be wearing a suit and hat, indicative of formal attire. The individual in the center seems to be wearing a dress with a patterned design and is adorned with bracel

Sunset Boulevard

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Three individuals on a stage. Behind them, there is a large screen displaying the word ‘KNEECAP’ in bold capital letters, and below it are images of what appear to be currency notes. The setting suggests that this is a live performance or event, and the w

Kneecap

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The ruins of a large gothic structure with tall arches and no roof. In the foreground, there is a small body of water reflecting part of the structure. A person is seated near this water, and there are several other individuals grouped together slightly f

Nostalghia

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Two individuals on a scooter are stationary with a backdrop of a hill covered in greenery under a clear sky. The person in the front appears to be controlling the scooter while the one at the back is sitting close, possibly holding onto the driver or the

Girls Will Be Girls

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Cornell Cinema News

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"Nostalghia" (1983) Courtesy of Kino Lorber.

Now Showing: Fall 2024 at Cornell Cinema

The Cornell Cinema team is delighted to welcome you back to the historic Willard Straight Theatre for another exciting semester of cinema experiences.

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Peter Loewen

Peter Loewen named dean of Arts and Sciences

Coming from the University of Toronto, where he is the director of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, Loewen begins his five-year appointment as the Harold Tanner Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Aug. 1.

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Support Cornell Cinema

Cornell Cinema has been in existence since 1970 and for five decades has broadened the horizons of tens of thousands of students and community members. We rely on annual assistance from individual donors to present a high-caliber program year after year, and to remain nimble and responsive to rapidly evolving technologies & circumstances that change the ways films are released and experienced.

A donation from you, large or small, will help us continue to offer the wide variety and quality of films patrons have come to expect from Cornell Cinema, as well as present the increasingly important live events (visiting filmmakers, live music/film performances) that bring people into the theatre at a time when there are so many alternative ways to view a film on its own.

Click here to visit our donation page for more details on giving options and particular needs.

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