MFA Film is back!
The Museum’s team of cinephiles brings you a rich slate of independent and international cinema. Don’t miss renowned festivals, cult classics, all-time favorites, and more. See you at the movies!
The Boston Turkish Film Festival
March 24–26, 2023
The 22nd-annual Boston Turkish Film Festival celebrates recognized Turkish filmmakers and newcomers alike. The lineup features screenings of the award-winning films from the Boston Turkish Festival’s Documentary and Short Film Competition as well as many films making their US premieres!
Wicked Queer: Boston’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival
April 6–9, 2023
Thirty-nine years after its conception, Wicked Queer continues to exhibit bold, compelling films that demonstrate the variety and depth of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
RoxFilm Shorts: On Being Black Outdoors
April 14, 2023
In anticipation of the upcoming Roxbury International Film Festival, which runs from June 20 through 28, 2023, see a selection of short films about being Black outdoors.
Boston Festival of Films from Japan
May 11–20, 2023
The popular Boston Festival of Films from Japan returns with a showcase of bold new titles and animated classics that pair perfectly with a visit to the new exhibition “Hokusai: Inspiration and Influence.”
Aftershock
May 25, 2023
Copresented with the Roxbury International Film Festival, Aftershock follows two families as they become ardent activists in the maternal health space, seeking justice through legislation, medical accountability, community, and the power of art.