Jump Cut
Still from Days of Heaven (1978).
Still from Days of Heaven (1978).
This ongoing film series highlights a hand-picked staff favorite from each month’s lineup of films. From new French dramas to Iranian thrillers to cult classics, Jump Cut demonstrates the wide-ranging diversity of our film program, offering a fresh experience each month.
What's a Jump Cut? In film editing, a jump cut is an abrupt transition that indicates a movement forward in time. See a classic example in Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless.
Member Benefit
MFA members can now reserve free tickets for every Jump Cut screening as soon as tickets go on sale, pending availability.