The First Monday in May

The First Monday in May

Directed by Andrew Rossi

Produced by Abstract

201691 min7.4 / 10

A visually sumptuous documentary celebrating the artistry, ambition, and human collaboration behind one of the Met's most spectacular fashion exhibitions.

Chronicles the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's most attended fashion exhibition in history, "China: Through The Looking Glass," an exploration of Chinese-inspired Western fashions by Costume Institute curator Andrew Bolton.

Questions people ask

  • Is The First Monday in May scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is The First Monday in May easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is The First Monday in May violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The First Monday in May sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does The First Monday in May end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

73/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise57

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love85

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The First Monday in May

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The First Monday in May

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The First Monday in May, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The First Monday in May, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The First Monday in May, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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