New York screening of Ragtag and the premiere of Desire at MoMI with Tom Gunning in conversation
The Museum of the Moving Image (MoMI) in New York will host a special screening of Ragtag (2022) and the New York premiere of Desire (2025), two recent films by Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Boccassini. The event is part of MoMI’s ongoing Special Screenings series and will take place on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Bartos Screening Room.
The screening will be followed by a conversation between Boccassini and Tom Gunning, the influential film historian known for his groundbreaking work on early cinema and the concept of the “cinema of attractions.” The discussion will be moderated by curator David Schwartz, with whom Boccassini has collaborated for this occasion.
Desire marks Boccassini’s most recent work, continuing his exploration of archival material, cinematic memory, and the limits of narrative form. Paired with Ragtag, the program offers a unique opportunity to engage with his evolving experimental language.
The event is made possible with the support of The Film-Makers' Cooperative, with special thanks to Matt Mckinzie for coordination and materials, and with the generous backing of German Films (German Film Office). European distribution of the films is handled by LIGHT CONE, which continues to support Boccassini’s work and the international experimental film community.
More information and tickets:
https://movingimage.org/event/ragtag