The Moderns VHS Tape

The Moderns (1988) is a stylized romantic drama directed by Alan Rudolph, set in 1926 Paris amidst the expatriate art scene. The film follows American painter Nick Hart (Keith Carradine), who becomes entangled in a web of art forgery, romantic entanglements and the vibrant cultural milieu of the Lost Generation. As he navigates relationships with his ex-wife Rachel and wealthy art patron Nathalie de Ville, Hart's journey explores themes of authenticity and artistic identity. The film features portrayals of historical figures such as Ernest Hemingway and Gertrude Stein, blending fact and fiction in a richly atmospheric narrative.