Winter Film Screening: E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea – January 29, 2026; 5:30pm. FilmNorth, Saint Paul.

E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea

Minnesota theatrical premier

Film Screening and Conversation

Thursday, January 29, 2026
5:30pm
FilmNorth Bill Pohlad Cinema
2441 University Ave W.
Saint Paul, MN 55114

Docomomo US/MN is pleased to present a special evening honoring one of modernism’s most visionary and complex figures, Eileen Gray.

E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea is a visually rich and thought-provoking documentary that invites viewers into Gray’s creative world and the story of her groundbreaking house on the French Riviera. More than an architectural film, it is a meditation on authorship, gender, power, and the lasting impact of modern design. These themes closely align with Docomomo’s mission to document, advocate for, and conserve the Modern Movement.

Directed by Beatrice Minger and Christoph Schaub, this 2024 Swiss documentary reexamines Gray’s legacy and restores rightful attention to her radical vision and enduring influence.
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Tickets available via Eventbrite:
Docomomo US/MN Members: $5
​General Admission: $7
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Event Schedule and Special Program Highlights:


Reception and Welcome: 5:30-6:00pm
Light bites and refreshments

How to Take Better Architectural Photos with Your Phone: 6:00-6:30pm
​​Local photographer Eric Mueller will offer a short, practical presentation on how to take and edit better architectural photos using your phone. This session is ideal for anyone interested in documenting modernist buildings, travel, or everyday architectural moments with clarity and intention.

Prerecorded Film Conversation: 6:30-7:00pm
Short film with Director Beatrice Minger and independent film curator Sheryl Mousley, setting the stage for the movie screening and offering insight into the film’s creation and Eileen Gray’s enduring relevance.

Film Screening – E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea: 7:00pm-8:30pm
A cinematic journey into the life and work of Eileen Gray, the film explores the creation of E-1027 and the cultural forces that challenged her authorship. It is both a celebration of Gray’s brilliance and a timely reflection on equity, recognition, and preservation within modern architecture. Runtime: 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Tickets, Location, and Parking:

Thursday, January 29, 2026
5:30pm
FilmNorth Bill Pohlad Cinema
2441 University Ave W.
Saint Paul, MN 55114

Free parking is available in each of the three designated lots.
Visitors, please enter the building via the front door on University Avenue.
See map image for parking locations and entry.

​Tickets available via Eventbrite.
Docomomo US/MN Members: $5.00
Non-Members / General Admission: $7.00

About the Presenters / Filmmakers:


​Eric Mueller is a Minneapolis-based artist, photographer, and teacher. Known for his graphic style and strength in composition, his work has been exhibited in dozens of shows including the Minnesota Marine Art Museum, the Plains Art Museum, the Devos Art Museum, the Midwest Center for Photography, Head On Photo Festival, and the Columbus Museum of Art. He has been recognized with awards by American Photography, The Photo Review, the MIRA Mobile Prize, the iPhone Photography Awards, and the Mobile Photography Awards. His photo book, Family Resemblance, was published by Daylight Books in 2020.

Currently working on archiving the history of Super8 films,  Sheryl Mousley was Senior Curator, Moving Image at the Walker Art Center (1998-2020) where she programmed contemporary films, filmmaker conversations/retrospectives, artist-made cinema and gallery exhibitions. She oversaw Walker’s Moving Image Collection and created the Mediatheque, a viewing space for access to the history of  film and video.  Prior to the Walker she was Director of Programming Review for public television’s ITVS (1990-1996), taught film at Minneapolis College of Art and Design (1987-89), worked locally and internationally in film production (1983-1998), and served as Director of Education at the innovative, community-based media art center Film in the Cities (1977-1983). 

​Beatrice Minger (1980) is a Zurich-based writer and director. She studied film, German studies, and modern history, and worked on various productions as assistant director and script supervisor, also directing short films. Her debut feature E.1027 (2024), a hybrid documentary on Eileen Gray, toured international festivals with sales to seven countries. Currently she is financing her first fiction feature, Undercurrents, and developing new projects.

Why This Film Matters to Docomomo US/MN:

Docomomo US/MN is dedicated to the documentation, advocacy, and conservation of modern architecture, landscapes, and design. E.1027: Eileen Gray and the House by the Sea powerfully reflects this mission by illuminating how authorship, equity, and preservation are deeply interconnected. The film reminds us that protecting modern places also means honoring the full spectrum of voices behind them, especially those whose contributions have been overlooked or marginalized. By revisiting Eileen Gray’s legacy, this event affirms Docomomo’s commitment to critical storytelling, cultural stewardship, and the continued relevance of modernism today.

Read the E.1027 Eileen Gray Pressbook