Every city is always being torn down somewhere, and Anthology's Rubble on Screen asks what cinema sees in the wreckage, from a Barcelona block rebuilt in Work in Progress to Beijing hutongs erased before the Olympics in Meishi Street. The weekend also brings the Oscar-winning No Other Land, about demolitions in Masafer Yatta, and Pedro Costa's three-hour In Vanda's Room in a Lisbon slum being bulldozed. It is heavy, essential viewing for anyone who thinks about how cities change.
What to expect
Screenings take place in Anthology's theaters on Second Avenue, one or two per night, with different films each day. Programs range from an hour to nearly three hours. Anthology is a no-frills cinema devoted to independent and experimental film.
Good to know
- Each screening is a different film, so pick the title that matters to you.
- In Vanda's Room runs close to three hours.
- Anthology is at 32 Second Avenue at East 2nd Street; Second Av (F) and Bleecker St (6) are nearby.
- Anthology members get discounted admission.
- Tickets are sold through Anthology's website.
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Common questions
Is No Other Land part of this series?
Yes, Anthology lists No Other Land in Rubble on Screen.
How long does the series run?
Anthology lists it across five days in September 2026.
