MUBI to Stream Ira Sachs' Film on Photographer Peter Hujar from May 22
MUBI will exclusively stream "Peter Hujar's Day," a film directed by Ira Sachs, from May 22. The film is based on a 1974 conversation between Hujar and author Linda Rosenkrantz, in which the photographer recounts his previous day. It stars Ben Whishaw as Hujar and Rebecca Hall. Sachs, whose film "The Man I Love" will compete at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, explores Hujar's life as a queer avant-garde artist in 1970s New York. The film is set entirely in Rosenkrantz's Manhattan apartment and features reconstructions of downtown New York by production designer Stephen Phelps. Hujar (1934–1987) is known for his black-and-white portraits, nudes, and landscapes.
Key facts
- MUBI will stream 'Peter Hujar's Day' exclusively from May 22.
- The film is directed by Ira Sachs and stars Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall.
- It is based on a 1974 conversation between Peter Hujar and Linda Rosenkrantz.
- The film is set entirely in Rosenkrantz's Manhattan apartment.
- Stephen Phelps designed the 1970s downtown New York reconstruction.
- Peter Hujar was a queer avant-garde photographer active in 1970s–80s New York.
- Hujar is known for black-and-white portraits, nudes, and landscapes.
- Ira Sachs' film 'The Man I Love' will compete at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Hujar
- Ira Sachs
- Ben Whishaw
- Rebecca Hall
- Linda Rosenkrantz
- Allen Ginsberg
- Susan Sontag
- Stephen Phelps
Institutions
- MUBI
- Festival de Cannes
Locations
- Trenton
- New York
- Manhattan
- United States