Peter Hujar's Day
A single day in 1974, reconstructed from a taped conversation, reveals the downtown art scene and the private thoughts of photographer Peter Hujar.
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About the film
What it’s about
In 1974, photographer Peter Hujar meets his friend Linda Rosenkrantz and talks through the events of one day. Their conversation, recorded at the time, becomes the basis for a film that recreates that day in New York City's downtown art world.
What hooks you
Director Ira Sachs builds the film from a real taped conversation, with nearly every line matching the words spoken by Hujar and Rosenkrantz. Rebecca Hall and Ben Whishaw play the two friends, bringing their exchange to life.
Who it’s for
It is a good pick for those who enjoy intimate biographical portraits, quiet character studies, and films that use real dialogue to explore an artist's inner life and a specific historical moment.
- Countries
- United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain
- Year
- 2025
- Running time
- 1h 16min
- Age rating
- NR+
- MPAA
- NR
- World premiere
- Jan 27, 2025
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 147 votesCreative team
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Trivia
- Almost every line in the film corresponds exactly to the words of Peter Hujar and Linda Rosenkrantz during the events depicted in the film.
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Peter Hujar's Day (2025)
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2025
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2025
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2025