Man With A Movie Camera at Theatre 154

Experience one of the greatest documentary films in cinema history accompanied by a live score, composed and performed by Taras Luka.

New York Premiere — Live Cinema Concert Join Ukrainian-Canadian composer and pianist Taras Luka for a special Live Cinema Concertfeaturing his original score performed live in synchronization with Dziga Vertov’s legendary 1929 silent masterpiece Man With a Movie Camera. Produced in Ukraine by VUFKU and filmed in Kyiv, Odesa, and Kharkiv, Man With a Movie Camera is internationally recognized as one of the most influential films ever created. In the prestigious Sight & Sound critics’ poll, it was ranked among the greatest films of all time and has been recognized as one of the most important documentary films in cinema history. Created without actors, costumes, sets, or a traditional script, the film captures a single day in the life of a modern city. Through radical editing, rhythmic montage, and bold visual experimentation, Dziga Vertov transformed everyday reality into a dynamic cinematic symphony. In this special presentation, the silent film is accompanied by an original live score by Taras Luka, transforming the screening into an immersive audiovisual experience where silent cinema meets contemporary musical performance. This New York premiere offers audiences a rare opportunity to rediscover a masterpiece of Ukrainian avant-garde cinema through a powerful dialogue between film and live music.

August 7–8, 2026

Doors: 7PM, Start: 7:30 PM

Theatre 154

154 Christopher Street, New York, NY

Runtime: approximately 70 minutes.

Original live score composed and performed by Taras Luka. Only two performances in NYC!