CUT! Costume and the Cinema

Costumes play a critical role in the success of any period film. They set the scene and establish authenticity and ambience. They also reveal clues about a character’s status, age, class, and wealth, in addition to his or her role in the story. CUT! Costume and the Cinema takes an in-depth look at the art of making costumes through the renowned British costumer, Cosprop Ltd. The films represented in the exhibition depict five centuries of history, drama, and comedy with more than 40 period costumes worn by film stars Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Johnny Depp, Ralph Fiennes, Angelica Huston, Keira Knightley, Uma Thurman, Kate Winslet, and many others. In all, more than 30 actors from 27 films, including Sherlock Holmes; Academy Award-winner The Duchess; and perennial favorites Pirates of the Caribbean, Sense and Sensibility, and The Phantom of the Opera, are featured.