Noir City

February 14-20 at new location: SIFF Cinema Downtown

Noir City 2025

February 14-20, 2025

Noir City Seattle returns—this year at SIFF Cinema Downtown—for the 17th year with a lineup featuring the femmes that made film noir fatale! 

Due to unforeseen technical challenges, all scheduled 35mm Noir City screenings will now be presented digitally.

Friday evening’s screenings of The Narrow Margin and Hell's Half Acre were cancelled due to technical difficulties with the sound system, and have been rescheduled for Monday. Our Box Office team has emailed ticket purchasers and passholders. Questions? Email boxoffice@siff.net.

Rescheduled showtimes:
Mon 2/17, 12:30pm - The Narrow Margin (35mm)
Mon 2/17, 3:00pm -Hell's Half Acre (35mm)

18 films including 12 presented on 35mm & two restorations

Join us at SIFF Cinema Downtown for 18 classic films shining a spotlight on women whose cinematic legacy is entwined with the rise of film noir. Twelve of those will be presented on glorious 35mm including the newest Film Noir Foundation’s restoration of Cry Danger, plus a new 4K restoration of Robert Siodmak’s Phantom Lady. Many of the films star the actresses profiled in Muller’s 2002 book ”Dark City Dames: The Wicked Women of Film Noir,” which is being reissued in April 2025 in a newly revised and expanded edition.

Expert hosts

Film Noir Foundation founder, Turner Classic Movies host, and "Czar of Noir'' Eddie Muller will present all screenings February 14-16, with local noir experts and authors Vince and Rosemarie Keenan taking over hosting duties February 17-20. Enjoy their expert takes and tidbits of film noir facts in their introductions each evening!

Live music

Starting at 5:30pm, join us on Opening Night for a special performance from the Dmitri Matheny Quintet, performing jazz from the silver screen. Lyrical flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny will be joined by his all-star band prior to the screening of The Narrow Margin. A Noir City Seattle tradition not to be missed!

Members: Make sure to sign in to your SIFF account before selecting showtimes and passes. Note: Reserved seating is not available for Noir City.

SIFF year-round passes are not valid for these screenings. Vouchers are being accepted.

PASSES & TICKETS

Passes - $158 Non-Members ($133 SIFF Members) *

Individual Tickets: Select showtimes on individual film pages to purchase.
Regular: $20 ($15 SIFF Member)
Senior (65+) & Student (with valid ID): $19
Child (12 and Under): $15

*Pricing reflects all-in amount, including service charge.

Schedule | Guide

NOIR CITY SCHEDULE 

FRI FEB 14
6:30pm - The Narrow Margin (35mm) - rescheduled for Monday*
8:45pm - Hell's Half Acre (35mm) - rescheduled for Monday*

SAT FEB 15
12:30pm - The Sleeping City 
3:00pm - Mary Ryan, Detective 
6:00pm - Out of the Past
8:45pm - Cry Danger 

SUN FEB 16
12:30pm - Tension 
3:00pm - Alias Nick Beal 
6:00pm - Caged 
8:45pm - 99 River Street 

MON FEB 17
12:30pm - The Narrow Margin 
3:00pm - Hell's Half Acre 
6:00pm - Murder, My Sweet 
8:45pm - My True Story 

TUE FEB 18
6:00pm - Raw Deal
8:30pm - The Killing

WED FEB 19
6:00pm - Detour
8:30pm - Phantom Lady

THU FEB 20
6:00pm - The Long Wait
8:30pm - Ace in the Hole

 

Noir City Program:

Download Guide (PDF)


The Film Noir Foundation (FNF), created by writer and film historian Eddie Muller, is committed to rescuing and restoring America's noir heritage. All FNF proceeds from Noir City festivals go to finding and restoring films in danger of being lost or permanently damaged. For information on how to join the FNF's campaign and receive its NOIR CITY digital magazine, visit FilmNoirFoundation.org.
Special thanks to the Film Noir Foundation for their invaluable work, including Eddie Muller, Alan K. Rode, Foster Hirsch, Daryl Sparks and Katherine Majeed.