Philadelphia Film Festival, 2014

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Its been a busy year for all of us at the Philadelphia Film Society. As
you may know, the end of 2013 saw us reopen the PFS Roxy Theater.
Ofering films reflective of those wed play in the Philadelphia Film
Festival, from the experimental to documentary, independent to
prestige studio releases, I have been thrilled with the diversity of the
films weve programmed at the PFS Roxy this year.
In addition, weve utilized the PFS Roxy to launch dynamic programs,
including our Spring Showcase and Childrens Film Festival, special
series including a Wes Anderson retrospective and spotlight on
the 2013 Oscar-Nominated documentaries as well as our monthly
Saturday Morning Specials, Sensory Friendly Screenings, Graveyard
Shif and Filmadelphia at the Roxy screenings. The PFS Roxy has
been crucial to fulfilling PFS mission and extending the Philadelphia
Film Festival year-round by giving us a venue to bring some of the
best cinema around the world to Philadelphia. Now, I am proud
to add the PFS Roxy as a Festival venue, joining the Ritz East, Ritz
Bourse, Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center and the Prince Music
Theater, and giving us an additional presence in the Rittenhouse
Square area of the city.
Its a fantastic year to bring the PFS Roxy on as a Festival partner,
as our Festival programming team has delivered yet another stellar
program. This year, programmers visited more festivals than ever
before, checking out Cartagena, Clermont-Ferrand, Edinburgh and
more in addition to circuit regulars such as Sundance, Berlin, SXSW,
Tribeca, Cannes, LAFF, and Toronto, all to bring to Philly a diverse,
provocative and highly anticipated lineup. With the continued
support of the Wyncote Foundation, Im thrilled to ofer films in the
American Independents and Documentary Showcase categories for
free.
Likewise, weve added some special events this year. Our Opening
Night Celebration will be bigger than ever, screening two films at
the Perelman Theater in the Kimmel Center followed by our opening
night party upstairs. Likewise, our closing night event at Top of the
Tower, with some of the best views in the city, will be equally festive.
In between, were hosting a reception in honor of filmmaker David
Lynch, a Night Market in front of the PFS Roxy, and many events
nightly at the Festival Lounge. All of these events will serve to
enhance the Festival experience even further.
Thank you to all of our amazing supporters, including our returning
Oficial Sponsors 6ABC, Comcast Xfinity, Philadelphia Magazine, and
Southwest Airlines, as well as our new Oficial Sponsors 500 Walnut,
the Lincoln Motor Company and Sweat Fitness. I also want to thank
the PFS Board of Directors and our PFS Members for their continued
support, as well as the incredibly hardworking PFS and Festival staf,
and the hundreds of volunteers who give countless hours to make
the Festival run smoothly. Finally, but just as important, I thank
you for making this event possible. I encourage you to see as many
films as you can, and to share your experience with others. Become
immersed in the full Festival experience. I look forward to seeing you
at the movies.
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MICHAEL LERMAN
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
J. ANDREW GREENBLATT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
This feels like a year of monumental shif in film and it has certainly
been one for us. If you read Andys note or have been seeing all our
marketing around town, you know that we are extremely proud
of the ongoing work we are doing at the PFS Roxy Theater and the
growing number of year-round programs. But its also been a shif
for the rest of the world. Weve lost a lot of the greats, such as Lauren
Bacall and Philip Seymour Hofman. We will be honoring them
with some of our screenings in a robust From the Vaults section
this year. This collection of classics will also include some of the
strongest selections from our ongoing David Lynch Retrospective.
Meanwhile, some of the greats still living brought us new surprises.
Jean-Luc Godard made his first 3D feature with Goodbye to
Language. Alejandro Gonzalez Iarritu honed the craf of long
takes in our incredibly cinematic opening night film, Birdman. The
Dardennes Brothers made their most commercial movie to date with
the ticking-clock drama, Two Days, One Night. Its certainly a great
time to try something new!
2014 was a challenge for the programming team with such a bevy of
riches. How to choose? As you can imagine, we keep our standards
high for the quality of content in the festival and this year presented
a unique challenge of editing down our overflowing roster of films.
I am incredibly proud of this years lineup because it has come
together beautifully. From the powerful Oscar contenders including
St. Vincent and Imitation Game, to the brilliant award-winners such
as Winter Sleep and Mommy, to soon-to-be sleeper hits like The
Duke of Burgundy and Girlhood, this years festival is highlighted
by ambitious filmmakers, challenging our sensibilities with daring
new work that stands out from the rest. We are peeking through the
keyhole of the cinematic future, and its incredibly satisfying to bring
this to Philadelphia.
Theres a lot to take in, but in the spirit of all the great innovative
work we have programmed, please take risks and step outside of
your comfort zone as an audience member. Filmmakers this year
have transformed a simple ghost story into a beautiful work of art,
a moving human rights documentary into a treatise on the nature
of perception, and a working class moral dispute into a nail-biting
race for survival. Nothing is what it seems, so I encourage you to read
through all of the sections, choose carefully and take chances.
As a final note, thank you all. Your continued patronage is what
inspires us to find and present the hottest films that are making
headlines and shaping new ways to think about the world. Thank
you for opening your eyes and ears and letting us share with you this
magic weve been collecting all year long.
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IMPORTANT INFO
Directors Notes 3
Programmer Bios 7
Our Sponsors 9
Keys to a Successful Festival 10
Ticket Information 11
Opening Night Festivities 13
Closing Night Celebration 13
Special Events 15
Film Awards 20
Community & Education Programs 23
Screening Schedule 24
Thank You 101
Film Index 106
THE PROGRAM
Opening Night Film 29
Closing Night Film 31
Centerpieces 33
From the Vaults 40
Spotlights 44
Masters of Cinema 48
World Narratives 52
New French Films 62
Spanish Language Stories 68
Cinema Down Under 72
American Independents 76
Greater Filmadelphia 80
Documentary Showcase 84
Sight and Soundtrack 90
Animated Shorts Program 95
The Graveyard Shif 96
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CHARLOTTE COOK
ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMER
Charlotte is Director of Programming at Hot
Docs, North Americas largest documentary
festival. She was previously Head of Film
Programming at the Frontline Club in
London. Charlotte has worked with
BBC Storyville, the Channel 4 BritDoc
Foundations Puma Creative Catalyst Fund and the Edinburgh
International Film Festival and specializes in international conflict,
investigative journalism and the role of technology for the media.
MICHAEL LERMAN
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Michael
is a veteran programmer of lm festivals,
currently also curating for Fantastic Fest
and working as a Programming Associate
for the Toronto International Film
Festival. Previously, he was the Director of
Acquisitions for The Film Sales Company and has written for several
film publications including indieWIRE, Spout and Hammer to Nail.
He also co-runs a production company called Tiger Industry Films
for which he produces, directs, writes, and edits.
TOM QUINN
PROGRAMMER
Tom Quinn is the co-president of Radius,
The Weinstein Companys new cross-
platform film releasing label, developing
content and distribution strategies that
move beyond the on-demand model.
Before that he was at Magnolia for eight
years, where he was SVP. Quinn is also a programmer, having worked
for Atlanta, Woodstock, and Actionfest. Prior to joining Magnolia, he
was at Samuel Goldwyn for seven years, eventually becoming VP of
Acquisitions. Quinns first industry job was working in domestic film
publicity for Nancy Willen at Dennis Davidson Associates.
J. ANDREW GREENBLATT
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A Philadelphia native, J. Andrew Greenblatt
assumed the position of Executive Director/
Chief Executive Oficer of the Philadelphia
Film Society in September 2008. He is
responsible for the annual budget and
long-term financial plan while also acting
as primary fundraiser and overseer of programming initiatives. Prior
to PFS, Greenblatt began his career in the entertainment industry
with Film 101 Productions, an independent production company.
Working both with Film 101 and independently, he has produced
films including Explicit Ills, Caf, Twelve, and Everything Must Go.
RYAN WERNER
PROGRAMMER
Ryan Werner, recepient of The Hollywood
Reporters Next Gen Award in 2006,
is a freelance publicity and marketing
consultant. He was recently SVP of
Marketing at IFC Entertainment, where
he oversaw all marketing and publicity
for the companys theatrical and home video releases. Prior to IFC,
Werner was Head of Theatrical Distribution at Wellspring and Palm
Pictures. He has also worked at Magnolia Pictures, Shooting Gallery,
Sundance Channel, and IFP. Werner has also programmed at the
Woodstock Film Festival.
DOUG JONES
ASSOCIATE PROGRAMMER
Doug Jones got his first job in film selling
popcorn behind the candy stand of a movie
theater when he was 14. As an adult, Jones
has curated films for Minneapolis Oak
Street Cinema, the Mill Valley Film Festival
in Northern California, the San Francisco
Film Society and the San Francisco International Film Festival and
the Los Angeles Film Festival, where he served as Associate Director
of Programming. He is currently Executive Director of Images Cinema
in Western Massachusetts.
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10 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL FESTIVAL
THE IDEAL FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE! We ofer tiered badge options tailored
to your preferences. Badge holders get into screenings just by showing up
(no tickets!) and receive priority admission. With four options to choose
from, youre sure to find what youre looking for!
WEEKEND BADGE A/B . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165 General Public (25% of
for PFS Members)
Your four day ticket to the Festival, with access to film screenings
and the Festival VIP Lounge from (A) October 16-19 including the
Opening Night Film & Party, or (B) October 23-26 including the
Closing Night Film & Party. Non-transferable.
SILVER BADGE . . $400 General Public (25% of for PFS Members)
Enjoy the full Festival experience with access to all film
screenings, Opening & Closing Night Parties, and the Festival VIP
Lounge. Non-transferable.
GOLD BADGE . . . $600 General Public (25% of for PFS Members)
Share the Festival experience with friends and family through the
transferable Gold Badge that provides access to all film screenings,
Opening & Closing Night Parties, and the Festival VIP Lounge.
PLATINUM BADGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000
Have it all with the transferable Platinum Badge. Includes access
to ALL film screenings, special events, the VIP Lounge, and the
Exclusive Opening Night Pre-Reception. Plus, Reserved Priority
Seating at ALL screenings. Can be shared by multiple individuals;
admits one per screening or event.
NOTES ABOUT BADGES: Badge holder must arrive to screenings 30 minutes
in advance or priority admission is not guaranteed. Festival Badges will be
available for pick-up at the PFS Roxy Theater starting September 26th. This
is the only location where badges can be picked up. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
NO REFUNDS, RETURNS, OR EXCHANGES.
TIPS BADGES
ORDER TICKETS EARLY: Screenings can sell quickly especially
Opening, Closing, and Centerpiece films so get your tickets in
advance. Tickets are available to everyone beginning Tuesday,
September 30th. PFS Members have access to an exclusive four day
pre-sale beginning Friday, September 26th.
DONT BE LATE: All shows begin ON TIME and are not preceded by
previews. No one is guaranteed a seat afer a screening begins, not
even ticket or badge holders. Lines will form a half-hour before the
screening, so come early.
STAY UPDATED: Stay up to date on sell-outs, scheduling changes,
special guests, event info and more! Follow us on Twitter
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FOLLOW THEATER ETIQUETTE: To ensure that everyone can find a
seat quickly and that the film starts on time, seats cannot be held.
Once the film has started, please silence your cell phone and refrain
from using it while in the theater a lit screen will distract everyone
around you!
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS: We want to hear from you! Fill out the
Audience Award voting ballot for each screening to let us know what
films stood out this year. And remember to thank your Volunteers
we couldnt do this without them!
BE PREPARED, RELAX, AND ENJOY! Lines will form outside, so
remember to check the weather and dress appropriately. If there is
a long line for your screening, dont worry; if you have a ticket and
arrive early, you will get in.
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300 S. Broad St.
(at Spruce St.)
215-893-1999
Prince Music
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1412 Chestnut St.
(at Broad St.)
215-569-9700
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HOW TO BUY TICKETS: Tickets to any screening can be purchased
online, by phone, at any festival theatrical venue (only on screening
dates), or at the PFS Roxy Theater up to 30 minutes before
showtime, subject to availability. Thirty minutes prior to showtime,
tickets can only be purchased at the screening venue. Venue box
ofices open 30 minutes before the first screening of the day and
close 15 minutes afer the last screening of the day begins. Seating
for ticket holders is only guaranteed until 15 minutes prior to the
scheduled start time; no late seating. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO
REFUNDS, RETURNS, OR EXCHANGES.
WILL CALL: When ordering tickets online, select Will Call to have
your tickets available for pickup at the venue prior to showtime. All
tickets ordered over the phone will be placed at Will Call.
ORDER BY PHONE: Tickets to the festival can be ordered by calling
267-607-3385 during regular box ofice hours. You can choose to
receive your tickets either via email or Will Call. A $1.00 convenience
fee will be applied to each ticket in your phone order at the time of
purchase.
RUSH TICKETS: Even when tickets for a screening are no longer
available, there is still a chance for admission through the Rush
Line. In most cases, a limited number of rush tickets are released
shortly before show time. Rush tickets are sold on a first-come,
first-served basis. Cash only, full price. Students w/ valid ID may
purchase $5 rush tickets, except when noted. Please plan on lining
up 30 minutes in advance for rush tickets
GROUP SALES: Group sale rates are available for groups of 20+.
Please call 267-607-3385 or email tickets@filmadelphia.org for
group sale inquiries. Excludes Special Events and other specially
priced screenings.
PRICING (TICKET PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WHERE NOTED)
INDIVIDUAL TICKET PRICES
Regular screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12 / PFS Members $10
Weekday matinees (before 5:00 PM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 / PFS Members $5
Graveyard Shif screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.66 / PFS Members $5
TICKET INFORMATION
ADVANCE & IN-PERSON SALES:
PURCHASE IN PERSON: PFS Roxy Theater, 2023 Sansom Street
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
PFS Members Only: Friday, September 26 - Monday, September 29
Open to Public Ticket Sales: Tuesday, September 30 - Sunday, October 26
The PFS Theater at the Roxy can process badge sales, PFS membership
sales, and regular ticket orders.
PFF ON US FREE TICKET PROGRAM
Thanks to the generous support of the Wyncote Foundation, PFS is once
again proud to present PFF On Us, the 23rd Philadelphia Film Festivals
free ticket program that ofers complimentary tickets to the American
Independents and Documentaries screening categories. Getting your free
tickets is easy! Reserve your free tickets online, over the phone, or at any
festival box ofice. See page 23 for more information on this program.
OPENING NIGHT EVENT: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 8:00 PM-1:00 AM
FILM & PARTY : Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street
Film & Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 / PFS Members $40
Film only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 / PFS Members $15
CLOSING NIGHT EVENT: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7:00 PM-1:00 AM
FILM: Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street
PARTY: Top of the Tower, 50th Floor, Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street
Film & Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 / PFS Members $40
Film only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20 / PFS Members $15
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Ritz Bourse
400 Ranstead St.
(along 4th St.)
215-925-7900
Ritz East
125 S. 2nd St.
(at Sansom)
215-925-7900
Festival
Lounge
110 Chestnut St.
2nd Floor
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CLOSING NIGHT CELEBRATION
OPENING NIGHT FILM SCREENING OF BIRDMAN
OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE)

DIR: ALEJANDRO GONZLEZ IRRITU / CAST: MICHAEL KEATON, ZACH
GALIFIANAKIS, EDWARD NORTON, AMY RYAN, EMMA STONE, NAOMI WATTS
See page 29 for more information about this film.
PERELMAN THEATER AT THE KIMMEL CENTER
300 S. BROAD STREET, CENTER CITY, 8:30-10:30 PM
This year, festival goers will kick of the 23rd Philadelphia Film Festival
in Center Citys largest film screening venue, the Perelman Theater at
the Kimmel Center with the Philadelphia premiere of Birdman or (The
Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Our opening night film is a bold, black
comedy from director Alejandro G. Irritu that shines a light directly
back on the film industry.
Following the film screening, the Philadelphia Film Society will host the
annual Opening Night party. Catered by the Garces Group, it is sure to be
an unforgettable evening on the Kimmel Centers second floor indoor and
outdoor balconies. Enjoy music, light bites and sponsored bars featuring
Stella Artois, Titos Handmade Vodka, Dock Street Beer and Spodee Wine.
OPENING NIGHT ADMISSIONS
Film and Party are FREE with your Festival Badge. 21+, ID required.
See Pricing on page 11 for advance-purchase information.
THURSDAY, OCT. 16, 8:30 PM-1:00 AM
SPONSORED BY
AWARD CEREMONY AND CLOSING NIGHT FILM
SCREENING OF WILD
PRINCE MUSIC THEATER, 1412 CHESTNUT STREET, 8:00-10:30 PM
DIR: JEAN-MARC VALLE / CAST: REESE WITHERSPOON, LAURA DERN,
THOMAS SADOSKI, MICHIEL HUISMAN, GABY HOFFMANN, KEVIN RANKIN
PRINCE MUSIC THEATER, 1412 CHESTNUT STREET, 8:00-10:30 PM
Join us as we announce the Grand Jury and Audience Award winners
of the 23rd Philadelphia Film Festival, followed by the Philadelphia
Premiere of Wild. Adapted from Cheryl Strayeds powerful account of
her solo 1,100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, Wild delivers a
striking and emotionally rich story of self-discovery and perseverance
anchored by a brilliant performance from Reese Witherspoon.
CLOSING NIGHT PARTY: TOP OF THE TOWER, 50
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FLOOR, THREE
LOGAN SQUARE, 1717 ARCH STREET, CENTER CITY, 10:00 PM-1:00 AM
Close out this years showcase of cinema in style at Top of the Tower!
With sweeping views of the city, great food and music, there couldnt
be a better setting to recap and discuss your favorite films of the
Festival! Were happy to invite back our generous sponsors at Stella
Artois, Titos Handmade Vodka, and Dock Street Beer for creating
complimentary beer and cocktails created exclusively for the 23rd
Philadelphia Film Festival!
FRIDAY, OCT. 24, 8:00 PM-1:00 AM
CLOSING NIGHT ADMISSIONS
Film and party are FREE with your Festival Badge. 21+, ID required.
See Pricing on page 11 for advance-purchase information.
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FESTIVAL LOUNGE
110 CHESTNUT ST., 2ND FLOOR, OLD CITY
HOURS: MONDAYWEDNESDAY, 4:0010:00 PM
THURSDAYSUNDAY, 12:0010:00 PM*
Exclusive to filmmakers, industry guests, select
Badge Holders, Spotlight Circle members,
sponsors and of course, Festival VIPs. Located
in Old City, at 110 Chestnut St., the Festival VIP
Lounge will serve as a private space for food,
drinks, a little R&R between films and perhaps
even a casual encounter with a filmmaker or
two! Daily events will be featured throughout
the Festival including panel discussions, private
receptions, food or wine tastings and meet and
greets with PFF programmers.

TASTINGS AT THE LOUNGE
Throughout the Festival, the Lounge will feature product samplings and tastings from a few of
our great partners. Vendors include: Dock Street Mezcal, Davids Tea, Eagle Peak Water, Food
Should Taste Good, Honest Tea, Honeygrow, Larabar, Little Babys Ice Cream, Philly Pretzel
Company, Stella Artois and more.
Select events will be open to the public. For a full schedule and list of vendors, visit
www.filmadelphia.org/festivalevents
*Lounge will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 16. Lounge will
be open from 12:00 pm 3:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 24.
The Philadelphia Film Festival Lounge
is hosted by Prime Stache Restaurant.
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our home, your theater! The best of our local food trucks will be taking over
Sansom Street for a few hours of great food and great fun!
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RITZ EAST, 125 S. 2ND STREET, THEATER A
When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20, 2010, it became
the largest ofshore spill in American history, killing 11 people, unleashing
hundreds of millions of gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico, and
devastating surrounding fishing communities.
ASAP organizes afer school initiatives throughout the city, including the Philadelphia Scholastic Debate League, one of the largest urban debate
leagues in the country, consisting of 38 middle and high school debate teams competing weekly in the Public Forum Debate format. Students
participating in the PSDL, research and debate a variety of complex and relevant topics determined by the National Forensics League.
Following the screening of The Great Invisible, distinguished debaters from local high schools will lead an interactive debate on whether or not
ofshore drilling is in the best interest of the American people. Borrowing from the Town Hall debate format, filmgoers will have the chance to
interact with student debaters and determine the winner by an audience poll.
ASAP/Afer School Activities Partnerships is a non-profit organization with the goal of keeping Philadelphias youth safe and engaged in the
dangerous afer school hours through academically enriching activities. Since 2002, ASAP has recruited volunteers, teachers and organizations to
lead enrichment clubs citywide, with special emphasis on providing activities for youth in the most underserved areas of the city.
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BREAKFAST WITH CARROLL SPINNEY
AND A VERY SPECIAL GUEST
SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 9:30 AM
PFS ROXY THEATER, 2023 SANSOM STREET
ALL AGES; GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET: $5
In a rare appearance, the PFS Roxy Theater will host a conversation with Carroll Spinney, the
beloved 80-year-old puppeteer who has played Sesame Street characters Big Bird and Oscar the
Grouch since 1969. Spinney is the subject of a new documentary and Oficial Selection of the 2014
Philadelphia Film Festival called I Am Big Bird, which features interviews and personal stories
from his career in showbiz which is still going strong for this octogenarian. The conversation will
also welcome a special SECRET guest, but youll have to attend to find out who it is!
Proceeds benefit:
The WHOLE KIDS FOUNDATION and its work to put gardens and salad bars
in schools across the country.
Childrens Programming at the PFS ROXY THEATER including Saturday
Morning Specials and Sensory Friendly Screenings.
CRESCENDO! THE POWER OF MUSIC
LIVE YOUTH ORCHESTRA
AND DISCUSSION
SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 3:15 PM
PRINCE MUSIC THEATER, 1412 CHESTNUT STREET
Since its inception in 1976, El Sistema, Venezuela's phenomenal youth orchestra
program, has brought social transformation to several million disadvantaged
children in that country. Expanding into the United States, Crescendo! The
Power of Music documents the Sistema-inspired youth orchestra programs in
both Philadelphia, through Stanford Thompsons Play On, Philly! Program, and
Harlem, through Anne Fitzgibbons Harmony Program.
Join us afer this powerful and captivating film to experience the phenomenal
success of these programs with a post-screening live performance and discussion.
BALLET 422 ON-POINTE
DISCUSSION PANEL
SATURDAY, OCT. 25, 8:30 PM
PRINCE MUSIC THEATER, 1412 CHESTNUT STREET
Jody Lee Lipes new documentary Ballet 422 provides a fantastic look behind the
curtain and into the intricacies of the work that goes into creating and performing
new artistic ballet works.
Afer enjoying this intriguing and delightful documentary, join us for a post-screening
discussion with ballet performers, instructors, and choreographers.
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20 FILM AWARDS
NARRATIVE FEATURE COMPETITION
71, directed by Yann Demange
Cracks in Concrete, directed by Umut Dag
The Duke of Burgundy, directed by Peter Strickland
Force Majeure, directed by Ruben stlund
Girlhood, directed by Cline Sciamma
In Order of Disappearance, directed by Hans Petter Moland
Villa Touma, directed by Suha Arraf
DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION
Art and Craf, directed by Sam Cullman and Jennifer Grausman,
co-directed by Mark Becker
Ballet 422, directed by Jody Lee Lipes
The Immortalists, directed by David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg
The Overnighters, directed by Jesse Moss
Point and Shoot, directed by Marshall Curry
This Is My Land, directed by Tamara Erde
Tomorrow We Disappear, directed by Jimmy Goldblum and Adam Weber
ARCHIE AWARD FIRST FEATURE
DIRECTOR COMPETITION
71, directed by Yann Demange
Big Significant Things, directed by Bryan Reisberg
Faults, directed by Riley Stearns
Gabriel, directed by Lou Howe
Geros, directed by Alonso Ruizpalacios
Housebound, directed by Gerard Johnstone
Imperial Dreams, directed by Malik Vitthal
Life Partners, directed by Susanna Fogel
Los ngeles, directed by Damian John Harper
Love at First Fight, directed by Thomas Cailley
Manos Sucias, directed by Josef Wladyka
The Mule, directed by Angus Sampson and Tony Mahony
Song One, directed by Kate Barker-Froyland
Teacher of the Year, directed by Jason Strouse
Titli, directed by Kanu Behl
Traitors, directed by Sean Gullette
The Tribe, directed by Myroslav Slaboshpytskiy
The Way He Looks, directed by Daniel Ribeiro
PINKENSON AWARD LOCAL FEATURE COMPETITION
Crescendo! The Power of Music, directed by Jamie Bernstein
Happy Valley, directed by Amir Bar-Lev
Listen Up Philip, directed by Alex Ross Perry
Love and Terror on the Howling Plains of Nowhere,
directed by Dave Jannetta
Teacher of the Year, directed by Jason Strouse
Tomorrow We Disappear, directed by Jimmy Goldblum and Adam Weber
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
12 Years of DFA: Too Old To Be New, Too New To Be Classic,
directed by Max Joseph
8 Bullets, directed by Frank Ternier
Afer School, directed by Guillaume Renusson
Astigmatismo, directed by Nicolai Troshinsky
The Chaperone, directed by Fraser Munden and Neil Rathbone
Chevette 83, directed by Luis Oliva
The Cut, directed by Genevive Dulude-De Celles
High Ground, directed by Geof Bailey
Inside the Mind of Colin Furze, directed by David Beazley
Marilyn Myller, directed by Mikey Please
Me + Her, directed by Joseph Oxford
The Obvious Child, directed by Stephen Irwin
Port Nasty, directed by Rob Zywietz
Tim and Susan Have Matching Handguns, directed by Joe Callander
A Town Called Panic: The Christmas Log, directed by Stphane Aubier
and Vincent Patar
Video Dating Tape of Desmondo Ray, Aged 33 & 3/4,
directed by Steve Baker
Watch Out, directed by Joshua Stewart
The Way, directed by Max Ksjonda
Yearbook, directed by Bernardo Britto
2013 AWARD WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST YEARS WINNERS
BEST NARRATIVE
FEATURE
ILO ILO
directed by Anthony Chen
BEST DOCUMENTARY
FEATURE
GOD LOVES UGANDA
directed by Roger Ross Williams
BEST SHORT
RPG OKC
directed by Emily Carmichael
PINKENSON
AWARD
LET THE FIRE BURN
directed by Jason Osder
AUDIENCE AWARD
THE SHORT GAME
directed by Josh Greenbaum
ARCHIE AWARD
HARMONY LESSONS
directed by Emir Baigazin
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CONGRATULATIONS TO LAST YEARS WINNERS
SATURDAY, OCT. 18 / 8:00 PM / PRINCE MUSIC THEATER
The Archie Award, named afer Archie Perlmutter, will be presented to
the best film by a first-time director at the Closing Awards ceremony,
Friday, Oct. 24, at the Prince Music Theater. Each year, for the last
nine years, the Philadelphia Film Society has celebrated the life of
Archie Perlmutter, who was one of the most vibrant stalwarts of the
Philadelphia film community. This year, the Archie Award for Best
Debut Director will be presented by Archies wife, Ruth.
Archie, along with Ruth, both pictured at right, was a founding board
member of the Philadelphia Film Society in addition to his career
as an independent film reviewer and cinema studies instructor.
Afer he graduated from MIT as a chemical engineer, he worked on
the Manhattan atom bomb project in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Post-war, he
married Ruth and they had three children, Bonnie, David and Sharon.
Perlmutters interest in film was sparked in the early 1970s when Ruth
took post-doctoral studies in cinema at New York University. Soon the
couple became regulars on the film-festival circuit, scouting movies
to write film criticism and features for numerous local and national
newspapers and journals. In 1981, the intrepid cinephile founded and
co-directed the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival at the Gershman
Y, now in its 34th year. Archie molded the program into an event that
combined two things he revered: secular Judaism and film, especially
those that promoted the Jewish ethics to mend the world. Since his
death, Ruth assumed his role until her retirement.
The following films and filmmakers have been recipients of the Archie
Award: Me and You and Everyone We Know by Miranda July, 2005;
Sweetland by Ali Selim, 2006; Red Road by Andrea Arnold, 2007; Phoebe
in Wonderland by Daniel Barnz, 2008; Sita Sings the Blues by Nina Paley,
2009; Hesher by Spencer Susser, 2010; Michael by Markus Schleinzer,
2011; and The Woman in the Septic Tank, by Marlon Rivera, 2012; and
Harmony Lessons by Emir Baigazin, 2013.
For more than 20 years, Sharon Pinkenson has been synonymous
with film in Philadelphia. As the first Executive Director of the Greater
Philadelphia Film Ofice (GPFO), Sharon has been responsible for
bringing in scores of tremendous films with incredible talent over
the years, including highlights such as: Philadelphia, The Sixth Sense,
National Treasure, In Her Shoes, Law Abiding Citizen, Silver Linings
Playbook and hundreds more!
No one has been more instrumental in developing, strengthening
and sustaining the film industry across the Philadelphia region,
making it possible for the city and region to become such a desirable
place to shoot a film, be it studio or independent. In recognition
and tremendous gratitude for her dedication and accomplishments
throughout her remarkable career, the Philadelphia Film Society is
thrilled to honor Sharon by renaming the annual Greater Filmadelphia
award given to best local film in her name, which will now be titled the
Sharon Pinkenson Award for Best Local Feature Film.
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SHARON PINKENSON AWARD (FOR BEST LOCAL FEATURE)
ARCHIE AWARD COMPETITION (FOR BEST FIRST FEATURE)
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PFF ON US
Thanks to the generous support provided by the Wyncote Foundation, the Film Festival will once again ofer a free ticketing program (PFF On
Us) to help the Film Society further realize its mission: to utilize films unique capacity to engage a broad cross-section of the community, while
further providing access to powerful films from around the world in order to increase education and understanding. By providing complimentary
tickets to all films in the American Independents and Documentary categories, PFS hopes to make the Festival accessible to all interested
Philadelphians and to create a shared cultural experience throughout the community. Tickets are available to the public on a first-come, first-
served basis online at www.filmadelphia.org/tickets, at the Festival Box Ofice, or by calling 267-908-4733.
THE KILL TEAM DEBATE
MONDAY, OCT. 21 / 4:30 PM / PRINCE MUSIC THEATER
Organized by ASAP/Aferschool Activities Partnerships, the Philadelphia
Scholastic Debate League (PSDL) is one of the largest urban debate
leagues in the country, consisting of 38 middle and high school debate teams
competing weekly in the Public Forum Debate format. Students participating
in the PSDL, research and debate a variety of complex and relevant topics
determined by the National Forensics League.
At this years Festival, champion scholastic debaters from local high schools
will participate in a post-screening debate on the topic of whether U.S.
Foreign Policy in the Middle East undermines our national security. The
winner of the debate will be determined by a panel of industry professionals.
The Philadelphia Film Society is proud to support aferschool programming
through our relationship with ASAP/Afer School Activities Partnerships.
ASAP/Afer School Activities Partnerships is a non-profit organization with the goal of keeping Philadelphias youth safe and engaged in the
dangerous afer school hours through academically enriching activities. Since 2002, ASAP has recruited volunteers, teachers, and organizations
to lead enrichment clubs citywide, with special emphasis on providing activities for youth in the most underserved areas of the city. ASAP
disseminates easily accessible information for families and those working with young people.
FILM PRESENTED BY
REMOTE AREA MEDICAL
See page 88 for more information
about this film.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23 / 12:30 PM / RITZ EAST B
STUDENT SCREENING PROGRAM
THE DISCOVERERS
about this film.
FRIDAY, OCT. 25 / 12:20 PM / RITZ EAST B
LET THE FIRE BURN
about this film.
MONDAY, OCT. 21 / 12:00 PM / RITZ EAST B
DOCUMENTED
about this film.
THURSDAY, OCT. 24 / 12:00 PM / RITZ EAST B
ERNEST AND CELESTINE
about this film.
TUESDAY, OCT. 22 / 1:15 PM / RITZ EAST B
THE ROCKET
about this film.
PROUDLY PRESENTED
IN PART BY
THANKS TO
OUR SPONSORS:
STUDENT
SCREENING
SHOWCASE
Each year, the Film Festival hosts dozens of classes from public, private, and charter schools for free weekday morning field trips to screen the
best in contemporary independent cinema that focuses on important issues and excellent storytelling technique. Films are curated for an arts-
integration experience and students learn to become active and media literate audience members.
Students are challenged to think critically about what they are seeing through interactive screening response curriculum and, when available,
post-screening Q&A sessions and discussions with visiting filmmakers and industry professionals. This opportunity is made possible through
support from PECO.
MUDBLOODS
See page 87 for more
information about this film.
GIRLHOOD
ART AND CRAFT
I AM BIG BIRD
FOR EDUCATORS
Teachers of grades 6-12 are eligible to participate. For program details including film schedule, age recommendations, and reservation
information contact pfsedu@filmadelphia.org. Apply early! Space is limited and filled on a first come, first served basis. Films include:
PFF ON US FREE TICKETING PROGRAM
2014 marks the third year that the Film Festival is proud to ofer PFF ON US, a free ticketing
program made possible through generous support by the Wyncote Foundation. PFF ON US
allows the Film Society to realize its mission of utilizing films unique capacity to engage
a broad cross-section of the community while providing access to powerful films from
around the world in order to increase education and understanding. The Film Society is
thrilled at the opportunity to make the festival accessible to all interested Philadelphians
and connect with our community in a meaningful way through shared cultural experiences.
THE FILMS TICKETS
Free tickets are available to
all films in the AMERICAN
INDEPENDENTS (see pages
76-79) and DOCUMENTARY
SHOWCASE (see pages 84-88)
categories.
Individual general public tickets are available online at filmadelphia.org, at the Festival Box Ofice [PFS
Roxy Theater, 2023 Sansom St.], or by calling (267) 607-3385. Limit 2 tickets per individual reservation.
Ticket packages for community groups, art and cultural organizations, colleges and universities, and other
groups can be reserved by contacting pfonus@filmadelphia.org.
Note: Tickets required. Seating is first come, first served. Reservations do not guarantee admission.
Please arrive early.
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RITZ EAST A
12:10 l MUDBLOODS
(87 min, p. 87)
2:20 l CLOUDS OF
SILS MARIA
(124 min, p. 48)
5:00 l SONG ONE
(86 min, p. 92)
7:10 l LISTEN UP PHILIP
(102 min, p. 81)
9:30 l CREEP
(80 min, p. 45)
RITZ EAST B
12:00 l GLASS CHIN
(87 min, p. 77)
2:00 l MAN FROM RENO
(132 min, p. 78)
5:00 l ANIMATED
SHORTS PROGRAM
(92 min, p. 95)
7:00 l LOVE AT
FIRST FIGHT
(100 min, p. 64)
9:10 l THE TRIBE
(132 min, p. 58)
RITZ
BOURSE
12:10 l THIS TIME
NEXT YEAR
(90 min, p. 88)
2:20 l THE GREAT
INVISIBLE
(92 min, p. 85)
4:30 l HOUSEBOUND
(120 min, p. 97)
7:10 l TITLI
(124 min, p.57)
9:55 l THE INFINITE MAN
(84 min, p. 73)
PRINCE
MUSIC
THEATER
8:00 l THE GOOD LIE
(110 min, p. 33)
10:30 l WILD AT HEART
(125 min, p. 43)
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3:55 l SOMEONE
YOU LOVE
(113 min, p. 92)
7:00 l MOMMY
(134 min, p. 49)
9:45 l IT FOLLOWS
(94 min, p. 98)
RITZ EAST B
12:15 l GETT, THE TRIAL OF
VIVIAN AMSALEM
(118 min, p. 55)
2:50 l BREATHE
(91 min, p. 62)
5:00 l CRACKS IN
CONCRETE
(105 min, p. 53)
7:30 l LOVE, ROSIE
(102 min, p. 47)
9:50 l IN ORDER OF
DISAPPEARANCE
(115 min, p. 97)
RITZ
BOURSE
12:00 l MANOS SUCIAS
(103 min, p. 70)
2:30 l THE WAY
HE LOOKS
(96 min, p. 59)
4:50 l THE
OVERNIGHTERS
(100 min, p. 87)
7:00 l ART AND CRAFT
(89 min, p. 84)
9:15 l HOUSEBOUND
(120 min, p. 97)
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12:00 l TWO DAYS,
ONE NIGHT
(85 min, p. 50)
2:10 lFORCE MAJEURE
(118 min, p. 54)
4:50 l GIRLHOOD
(112 min, p. 63)
7:30 l LIFE PARTNERS
(93 min, p. 47)
9:45 l V/H/S: VIRAL
(98 min, p. 99)
RITZ EAST B
12:10 l VILLA TOUMA
(87 min, p. 58)
2:20 l GETT, THE TRIAL OF
VIVIAN AMSALEM
(118 min, p. 55)
5:00 l THIS IS MY LAND
(93 min, p. 64)
7:20 l TEACHER OF
THE YEAR
(81 min, p. 82)
9:30 l THE DUKE OF
BURGUNDY
(101 min, p. 54)
RITZ
BOURSE
12:00 l THE
IMMORTALISTS
(83 min, p. 86)
2:15 l TOMORROW
WE DISAPPEAR
(84 min, p. 83)
4:20 l WILD CANARIES
(98 min, p. 79)
6:45 l THE TALE OF
PRINCESS KAGUYA
(137 min, p. 57)
9:45 l MUDBLOODS
(87 min, p. 87)
PRINCE
MUSIC
THEATER
4:45 l MULHOLLAND DR.
(147 min, p. 41)
8:00 l THE IMITATION
GAME
(113 min, p. 34)
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PERELMAN
THEATER
6:00 l ST. VINCENT
(103 min, p. 36)
8:30 l BIRDMAN
(119 min, p. 29)
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OPENING/CLOSING
CENTERPIECES
FROM THE VAULTS
SPOTLIGHTS
MASTERS OF CINEMA
WORLD NARRATIVES
SPANISH LANGUAGE
STORIES
NEW FRENCH FILMS
AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS
GREATER FILMADELPHIA
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE
SIGHT AND SOUNDTRACK
CINEMA DOWN UNDER
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RITZ EAST A
2:40 l BREATHE
(91 min, p. 62)
5:00 l LOVE AT
FIRST FIGHT
(100 min, p. 64)
7:20 l CLOUDS OF
SILS MARIA
(124 min, p. 48)
10:10 l REVENGE OF THE
GREEN DRAGONS
(94 min, p. 98)
RITZ EAST B
12:00 l LIFE PARTNERS
(93 min, p. 47)
2:05 l MANOS SUCIAS
(103 min, p. 70)
4:15 l BELOVED SISTERS
(170 min, p. 53)
7:35 l THE LAST
FIVE YEARS
(94 min, p. 91)
9:40 l RUN
(100 min, p. 56)
RITZ
BOURSE

12:00 l 10,000 KM
(114 min, p. 68)
2:25 l THIS TIME
NEXT YEAR
(90 min, p. 88)
4:30 l IMPERIAL
DREAMS
(90 min, p. 77)
6:45 l THE TALE OF
PRINCESS KAGUYA
(137 min, p. 57)
9:30 l STATIONS OF
THE CROSS
(110 min, p. 56)
PRINCE
MUSIC
THEATER
6:45 l GOODBYE TO
LANGUAGE 3D
(77 min, p. 49)
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RITZ EAST A
2:15 l RUN
(100 min, p. 56)
5:20 l THE GREAT
INVISIBLE
(122 min, p. 85)
7:50 l ESCOBAR:
PARADISE LOST
(120 min, p. 45)
10:20 l V/H/S: VIRAL
(98 min, p. 99)
RITZ EAST B
12:20 l STATIONS OF
THE CROSS
(110 min, p. 56)
2:45 l XENIA
(128 min, p. 60)
5:30 l LOVE, ROSIE
(102 min, p. 47)
7:40 l GLASS CHIN
(87 min, p. 77)
10:00 l THE TRIBE
(132 min, p. 58)
RITZ
BOURSE

12:25 l LOS NGELES
(97 min, p. 69)
2:45 l LOVE AND
TERROR ...
(95 min p. 82)
5:00 l THE MULE
(103 min, p. 74)
7:35 l MANOS SUCIAS
(103 min, p. 70)
10:00 l WHEN ANIMALS
DREAM
(102 min, p. 59)
PRINCE
MUSIC
THEATER
6:00 l THE STRAIGHT
STORY
(112 min, p. 42)
8:30 l HAPPY VALLEY
(89 min, p. 81)
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RITZ EAST A
12:00 l BELOVED SISTERS
(170 min, p. 53)
3:20 l HUMAN CAPITAL
(110 min, p. 55)
5:45 l THE LAST
FIVE YEARS
(94 min, p. 91)
8:00 l TWO DAYS,
ONE NIGHT
(85 min, p. 50)
10:00 l GABRIEL
(88 min, p. 46)
RITZ EAST B
1:45 l HIPPOCRATES
(101 min, p. 63)
3:55 l TITLI
(124 min, p. 57)
(132 min, p. 78)
9:40 l GEROS
(108 min, p. 69)
RITZ
BOURSE
12:30 l CHARLIE'S
COUNTRY
(108 min, p. 73)
3:00 l CRESCENDO! THE
POWER OF MUSIC
(85 min, p. 80)
5:10 l THIS TIME
NEXT YEAR
(90 min, p. 88)
7:25 l 52 TUESDAYS
(114 min, p. 72)
10:10 l REVENGE OF THE
GREEN DRAGONS
(94 min, p. 98)
PRINCE
MUSIC
THEATER
7:50 l LAGGIES
(100 min, p. 35)
10:00 l BLUE VELVET
(120 min, p. 40)
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RITZ EAST A
2:25 l HIPPOCRATES
(101 min, p. 63)
4:50 l SONG ONE
(86 min, p. 92)
7:00 l BEYOND
THE LIGHTS
(116 min, p. 90)
9:45 l A HARD DAY
(111 min, p. 96)
RITZ EAST B
12:00 l LOS NGELES
(97 min, p. 69)
2:05 l SOMEONE
YOU LOVE
(113 min, p. 92)
4:30 l I AM BIG BIRD
(85 min, p. 86)
6:40 l WINTER SLEEP
(196 min, p. 50)
10:25 l TEACHER OF
THE YEAR
(81 min, p. 82)
RITZ
BOURSE

12:00 l CHARLIES
COUNTRY
(108 min, p. 73)
2:30 l WHEN ANIMALS
DREAM
(102 min, p. 59)
5:00 l FAULTS
(89 min, p. 46)
7:15 l IMPERIAL
DREAMS
(90 min, p. 77)
9:30 l CREEP
(80 min, p. 45)
ROXY A
6:00 l WILD CANARIES
(98 min, p. 79)
8:30 l TU DORS NICOLE
(93 min, p. 93)
ROXY B
6:10 l 52 TUESDAYS
(114 min, p. 72)
8:40 l GEROS
(108 min, p. 69)
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RITZ EAST A
12:15 l WINTER SLEEP
(196 min, p. 50)
4:00 l 71
(99 min, p. 52)
6:10 l GABRIEL
(88 min, p. 46)
8:20 l DEEP CITY
(70 min, p. 91)
10:00 l A HARD DAY
(111 min, p. 96)
RITZ EAST B
12:00 l TU DORS NICOLE
(93 min, p. 93)
2:20 l VILLA TOUMA
(87 min, p. 58)
4:30 l BREATHE
(91 min, p. 62)
6:50 l FAULTS
(89 min, p. 46)
9:00 l SECRET
SCREENING
(100 min, p. 99)
PRINCE
MUSIC
THEATER
11:00 l BIG HERO 6
(93 min, p. 44)
1:15 lGOODBYE TO
LANGUAGE 3D
(77 min, p. 49)
3:15 l CRESCENDO! THE
POWER OF MUSIC
(115 min, p. 80)
6:30 l TOMORROW
WE DISAPPEAR
(84 min, p. 83)
8:30 lBALLET 422
(103 min, p. 85)
ROXY A
12:00 l 10,000 KM
(114 min, p. 68)
2:30 l CRACKS IN
CONCRETE
(105 min, p. 53)
5:10 l THE
IMMORTALISTS
(83 min, p. 86)
7:15 l KUMIKO, THE
TREASURE HUNTER
(105 min, p. 78)
9:45 l THE MULE
(103 min, p. 74)
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(110 min, p. 55)
2:35 lESCOBAR:
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(120 min, p. 45)
5:20 lBIG SIGNIFICANT
THINGS
(85 min, p. 76)
(85 min, p. 86)
9:40 l IT FOLLOWS
(94 min, p. 98)
RITZ EAST B
12:30 l DEEP CITY
(70 min, p. 91)
2:25 l THE INFINITE MAN
(84 min, p. 73)
4:30 l TRAITORS
(82 min, p. 93)
6:40 l THE WAY
HE LOOKS
(96 min, p. 59)
9:00 l XENIA
(128 min, p. 60)
PRINCE
MUSIC
THEATER
8:00 l WILD
(120 min, p. 31)
ROXY A
2:15 l TO HAVE AND
HAVE NOT
(100 min, p. 42)
4:40 l LOVE AND
TERROR ...
(95 min, p. 82)
7:00 l KUMIKO, THE
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(105 min, p. 78)
9:30 l THE MIRAGE
(46 min, p. 79)
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SPOTLIGHTS
MASTERS OF CINEMA
WORLD NARRATIVES
SPANISH LANGUAGE
STORIES
NEW FRENCH FILMS
AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS
GREATER FILMADELPHIA
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE
SIGHT AND SOUNDTRACK
CINEMA DOWN UNDER
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12:30 l GIRLHOOD
(112 min, p. 63)
3:00 l FORCE MAJEURE
(118 min, p. 54)
5:25 l POINT AND
SHOOT
(85 min, p. 88)
7:20 l THE DUKE
OF BURGUNDY
(101 min, p. 54)
9:30 l HAPPY VALLEY
(89 min, p. 81)
RITZ EAST B
12:15 l LISTEN UP PHILIP
(102min,p.81)
2:40 l THIS IS MY LAND
(93 min, p. 64)
5:00 l BIG SIGNIFICANT
THINGS
(85 min, p. 76)
7:05 l ANIMATED SHORTS
PROGRAM
(92 min, p. 95)
9:25 l IN ORDER OF
DISAPPEARANCE
(115 min, p. 97)
ROXY A
12:20 l CAPOTE
(114 min, p. 41)
2:45 l THE
OVERNIGHTERS
(100 min, p. 87)
4:55 l TRAITORS
(82 min, p. 93)
ROXY B
12:30 l LIVE ACTION
SHORTS PROGRAM
(88 min)
2:25 l ART AND CRAFT
(89 min, p. 84)
4:40 l LOVE AND
TERROR ...
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5:30 l TEACHER OF
THE YEAR
(81 min, p. 82)
(111 min, p. 78)
AMBLER
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5:30 l LOS NGELES
(97 min, p. 68)
(85 min, p. 86)
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the Bryn Mawr Film Institute and the Hiway
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of screenings of Festival films, making the
Festival even more accessible and able to be
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BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE)
DIR: ALEJANDRO GONZLEZ IRRITU / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 119 MIN
CAST: MICHAEL KEATON, ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, EDWARD NORTON, ANDREA RISEBOROUGH, AMY RYAN, EMMA STONE, NAOMI WATTS
THURSDAY, OCT. 16 / 8:30 PM / PERELMAN THEATER
A bold, black comedy from director Alejandro G. Irritu that shines a light directly back on the film industry, Birdman (or The Unexpected Virtue
of Ignorance) tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) who is famous for portraying an iconic superhero as he struggles to mount a Broadway
play and battles his ego while attempting to recover his family, his career, and himself.
Dating back to his breakthrough film Amores Perros, Irritus films have always been challenging yet captivating. Here, working to create the
illusion of having been filmed all in one take and taking place almost exclusively in and around a Broadway theater, Irritus camera soars,
engaging the audience in an original film that is a departure from his previous works, yet again displays his talent for innovative storytelling.
Boldly questioning how closely fiction reflects reality, Birdman stars Michael Keaton as onetime action hero Riggan Thomson, who, in an efort
to be taken more seriously as an artist and win renewed acclaim and respectability, is staging his own adaptation of Raymond Carvers What We
Talk About When We Talk About Love. As he attempts to put his alter ego of Birdman behind him although never too far Riggan pours all his
efort and money into the play: writing, directing, and co-starring in the endeavor alongside Lesley (Naomi Watts), another film star making her
Broadway debut, and Laura (Andrea Riseborough), a former and perhaps future lover. When the other male actor in the piece shockingly and
suddenly becomes incapacitated, Lesleys boyfriend, Mike Shiner (Edward Norton), a major film name, volunteers to come aboard, even though
the chemistry and his intentions are suspect. At the same time, Riggan must deal with his straight-from-rehab daughter Sam (Emma Stone), whom
he has engaged as his personal assistant, as well as his exasperated producer and attorney (Zach Galifianakis). Featuring stellar performances
all around from an unbelievably talented and well-known cast, Birdman is buoyed by Keaton in a lead role seemingly destined for an Oscar
nomination.
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WILD
DIR: JEAN-MARC VALLE / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 120 MIN
CAST: REESE WITHERSPOON, LAURA DERN, THOMAS SADOSKI, MICHIEL HUISMAN, GABY HOFFMANN, KEVIN RANKIN
FRIDAY, OCT. 24 / 8:00 PM / PRINCE
Adapted from Cheryl Strayeds powerful account of her solo 1,100-mile hike along the Pacific Crest Trail, Wild delivers a striking and emotionally
rich story of self-discovery and perseverance anchored by a brilliant performance from Reese Witherspoon.
At its heart, Wild is a survival story; however, Strayeds battle for survival starts well before she begins her trek. Reeling from the loss of her mother
Bobbi (Laura Dern) to cancer, the 22-year-old Strayed spirals into a self-destructive decline, destroying her marriage by serially cheating on her
husband and becoming addicted to heroin in the process. When she hits bottom four years later, Strayed decides to leave her demons behind by
embarking on a life-changing journey from the Mojave Desert to the Oregon-Washington border, despite being a novice hiker. The adventures that
Strayed has on the trail, from her encounters with animals to confronting the elements, reinforce the unpredictability, lack of control, and danger
she faces trekking alone. It is the occasional human encounters, however, that enrich Strayeds journey, from veteran hikers to spiritual seekers,
granola freaks to ordinary people, all serving as a string of reminders that people are ofen much more than they seem. Portraying Strayed,
Witherspoon delivers a transformative performance, leaving behind her rom-com, good-girl image and turning in a performance both raw and
filled with emotion. Witherspoons stellar performance is supported by an equally moving turn from Laura Dern as Witherspoons caring mother
and the source of her survival instinct. Thomas Sadoski, as Strayeds concerned yet supportive ex-husband, also puts in a stirring performance.
Renowned author Nick Hornbys (High Fidelity, About a Boy, An Education) adaptation is tautly directed by Jean-Marc Valle, who, in his follow-up
to last years Oscar-winning Dallas Buyers Club, delivers another fantastic film centered on a strong-willed central character overcoming significant
odds. Alternating between Strayeds bold journey and flashbacks of the tragic life that preceded and encouraged it, Wild is a powerful and
inspirational film equal parts epic and intimate. It will most certainly be among the most anticipated and lauded films of the year.
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THE GOOD LIE
DIR: PHILIPPE FALARDEAU / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 110 MIN
CAST: REESE WITHERSPOON, ARNOLD OCENG, GER DUANY, EMMAUEL JAL, COREY STOLL, KUOTH WIEL, EMMANUEL JAL
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 / 8:00 PM / PRINCE
Four refugees from the Sudanese Civil War struggle to begin new lives and adapt to American culture with the help of their social worker Carrie
Davis (Reese Witherspoon) afer immigrating to Kansas City, Missouri, in this inspirational tale based on true stories of the Lost Boys of the Sudan.
Written by Boardwalk Empire screenwriter Margaret Nagle and directed by Philippe Falardeau (known for his 2011 Oscar-nominated Monsieur
Lazhar), The Good Lie begins in 1983 as six orphaned children who survive a massacre in their village are forced to make the perilous trek thousands
of miles on foot across Sudan, eventually finding asylum in a refugee camp across the Kenya border. Thirteen years later, the remaining members
of the group are once again on the move this time to America. There, aided by a spirited employment advisor played by Reese Witherspoon,
and her boss Jack (Corey Stoll), they begin building new lives of hope and opportunity, facing each new challenge finding a job, reuniting with
a loved one, figuring out how to answer the phone with good-natured humor and an unwavering resolve to prosper. In helping these Lost Boys
find a new home, Carrie and Jack find more than just job success; they too become enriched. While Witherspoon might be the best-known actor in
the cast, the film truly belongs to the four first-time Sudanese actors Arnold Oceng, Emmanuel Jal, Ger Duany, and Kuoth Wiel, each of whom lived
through real-life circumstances similar to that of their characters. The authenticity of their performances, coupled with Nagles lively script and
Falardeaus sensitive direction, make The Good Lie a moving testament to the remarkable journey of Lost Boys everywhere.
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THE IMITATION GAME
DIR: MORTEN TYLDUM / COUNTRY: USA, UK / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 113 MIN
CAST: BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, MATTHEW GOODE, RORY KINNEAR, CHARLES DANCE, MARK STRONG
SATURDAY, OCT. 18 / 8:00 PM / PRINCE
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, the British mathematician who helped end the Second World War and usher in the computer age, but
ultimately paid a high price for his genius.
Desperate to turn the tide of World War II, the British government launched its most covert operation of the war, Bletchley Park, where scores
of scientists, mathematicians and puzzle fanatics worked tirelessly to achieve the impossible and decipher Enigma, the Germans seemingly
unbreakable code. Alan Turing, an obsessive and eccentric but brilliant mathematician, believed that he, and he alone, had the solution to the
problem. Turings assured arrogance, coupled with his complete lack of social graces, alienated his colleagues and antagonized his superiors,
forcing him to persevere isolated and ofen alone. Further complicating Turings life in the margins was the fact that he was a gay man living in
a time when homosexuality was seen both as a sickness and a crime. Winner of the Audience Award at the Toronto Film Festival and based on
the book Alan Turing: The Enigma, The Imitation Game brings to life one of the most pivotal figures of WWII, one whose story remained largely
unknown for nearly 40 years afer the war ended. Cumberbatch gives a remarkable performance, with every line and gesture informed by Turings
remarkable intellect and the secrets both personal and political he kept inside. Keira Knightley co-stars as Joan Clarke, the lone woman
working on Enigma and the only person who could get past Turings prickly personality to see the troubled, tragic genius underneath.
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LAGGIES
DIR: LYNN SHELTON / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2013 / LENGTH: 100 MIN
CAST: KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, CHLO GRACE MORETZ, SAM ROCKWELL, ELLIE KEMPER, JEFF GARLIN, MARK WEBBER
MONDAY, OCT. 20 / 7:50 PM / PRINCE
Freaking out at the sudden encroachment of adulthood on her slacker lifestyle, a twentysomething woman, played by Keira Knightley, hides from
her problems by crashing at the home of a teenage friend until shes strong enough to face life.
Megans life has stalled out at 29 years old, but she doesnt mind. Truth be told, her life hasnt progressed much since high school. She still has
the same boyfriend, is still working for her overly-indulgent dad (the winning Jef Garland), and though she did earn a degree, she hasnt used it.
But thats all fine with Megan. When her checked-out lifestyle is put under scrutiny afer a disheartening 10-year reunion, a friends wedding, an
unexpected family revelation, and, perhaps most overwhelming of all, an ill-timed marriage proposal, Megan runs of into the night, looking for
refuge in the company of teenage Annika and her simpler world of slumber parties, prom dates, and ill-gotten wine. Hiding out in Annika and her
single dads guest room, Megan tries to get it together, while not letting the world around her fall apart. Chlo Grace Moretz and Sam Rockwell
co-star alongside Knightley never more relaxed and approachable as the father and daughter who take Megan in. Its a testament to the
strength of director Lynn Shelton and first-time screenwriter Andrea Seigel that, while this is undeniably Megans story, all three characters emerge
believable and wonderfully realized. Touching and funny, Laggies shows that you can come of age no matter how old you are.
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ST. VINCENT
DIR: THEODORE MELFI / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 103 MIN
CAST: BILL MURRAY, MELISSA MCCARTHY, NAOMI WATTS, CHRIS ODOWD, TERRENCE HOWARD, JAEDEN LIEBERHER
THURSDAY, OCT. 16 / 6:00 PM / PERELMAN THEATER
A dark yet endearing comedy starring the incomparable Bill Murray in quite possibly his finest role as the curmudgeonly titular character in St.
Vincent, an unlikely positive role model for his new 12-year-old neighbor.
Playing a broke and temperamental Vietnam War veteran with a taste for liquor, loose women, and gambling at the local horse track, Vincent
(Bill Murray) is easily the most unlikely and inappropriate role model imaginable. When single mother Maggie (Melissa McCarthy) moves into
the house next door with her 12-year-old son Oliver, however, that is exactly what Vincent becomes. Though hes reluctant at first, Vincents
nonexistent finances and significant debt lead him to suggest caring for Oliver during Maggies late-night nursing shifs at the hospital. With no
other options, Maggie reluctantly agrees. Accustomed to spending his time split among bars, the horse track, and the strip club, Vincent sees
no reason to deviate from this routine so he simply brings Oliver along. Unorthodox and unusual as it may be, with such instructional gems as
teaching Oliver how to bet at the race track or break a bullys nose, Vincents caretaking and guidance of Oliver transforms into a tender and
mutually beneficial friendship. An ensemble with a stellar cast that also includes Chris ODowd, Terrence Howard, and Naomi Watts, St. Vincent
is buoyed by impressive and engaging performances all around. Performing against type, McCarthy and ODowd in particular play it straight and
even somewhat subdued in the case of McCarthy, whereas Naomi Watts resides at the other end of the spectrum in her role as a pregnant Russian
prostitute dealing with new-mom jitters. Yet it is Murray who holds court as the title character, delivering an amusing, of-putting, and heartfelt
performance as his life begins to change despite his reservations and resistance.
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cinema to the Philadelphia
Community. We thank you for
sharing our belief in film; that film
can inform, inspire and assist in
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BLUE VELVET
DIR: DAVID LYNCH / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 1986
LENGTH: 120 MIN / CAST: ISABELLA ROSSELLINI, KYLE MACLACHLAN,
DENNIS HOPPER, LAURA DERN
MONDAY, OCT. 20 / 10:00 PM / PRINCE
David Lynchs infamously divisive 1986 erotic thriller follows a
young mans descent into the seedy, sexually charged criminal
underbelly of the sleepy town where he was raised.
Afer his fathers stroke, Jefrey Beaumont returns home to
Lumberton from college to take care of his family. Afer finding a
severed ear in a field on his way home from the hospital, he brings
his gruesome discovery to the towns detective. Befriending the
detectives daughter, Sandy, who gives him details on the case of
the severed ear, Jefrey sets about on his own investigation. He
meets Dorothy Vallens, a mysterious lounge singer whos involved
with some of Lumbertons most violent and corrupt individuals,
including the manic criminal Frank Booth. In what is considered his
first masterpiece, Lynch upends the quiet safety of suburban life as
Jefrey tries to save Dorothy and shelter the virtuous Sandy. But the
dark side of Lumberton threatens to ensnare him as he navigates
Lynchs perverse and unsettling version of the all-American town.
Presented with lush, Norman Rockwell-esque colors, this beautiful
35mm print is just as striking today as when it hit theaters in 1986.
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MULHOLLAND DR.
LENGTH: 147 MIN / CAST: NAOMI WATTS, LAURA HARRING,
JUSTIN THEROUX
Widely regarded as one of David Lynchs finest works, 2001s
Mulholland Dr. blurs the fine line between truth and deception,
turning reality and identity inside out, in this unconventional,
dreamy neo-noir thriller.
In the role that put her on the map, Naomi Watts plays aspiring
actress Betty, recently arrived in Los Angeles, whose life quickly
becomes intertwined with a mysterious woman. Afer a devastating
car crash on Mulholland Drive leaves a femme fatale, known as Rita
(Laura Harring), with amnesia, she and Betty team up to discover
her identity. Both women are pulled into a psychotic illusion
involving a dangerous blue box, a director named Adam Kesher
(Justin Theroux), and the mysterious nightclub Silencio. Originally
imagined for television, the pilot was rejected by TV execs for
being too bizarre, so Lynch, with his signature menace and style,
reconceived his footage and the narrative into a masterpiece of
independent cinema. Interwoven with layers that beg for multiple
views and endless discussion, Mulholland Dr. remains a dark,
dazzling piece, projected in haunting beauty on 35mm.
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CAPOTE
DIR: BENNETT MILLER / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2005 / LENGTH: 114 MIN / CAST: PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN,
CLIFTON COLLINS JR., CATHERINE KEENER

SUNDAY, OCT. 26 / 12:20 PM / ROXY A
In what might have been his strongest screen performance ever,
the late Philip Seymour Hofman portrays Manhattan bon vivant
Truman Capote as he spends five years researching and writing the
prolific murder case that turned into his genre-bending classic,
In Cold Blood.
Already a regular on New York Citys society circuit with the success
of his short stories, including Breakfast at Tifanys, Truman
Capote did a literary about-face in 1959 afer hearing of the Clutter
family murder in Holcomb, Kansas. The eccentric and openly
homosexual Capote travels to Holcomb to interview the family,
friends, and murderers of the Clutter family. As he immerses himself
in the case, Capote befriends one of the perpetrators on death row,
Perry Smith, and, falling in love with him, struggles with his desire
to help Smith. Over the next five years, Capotes work expands
from examining the efects of a small-town tragedy to inventing an
entirely new genre, the nonfiction novel. However, his ingenuity
comes at an emotional price, as the success and logical conclusion
of his novel hinges on the eventual execution of his subjects.
Capote wrestles with conflicting desires: to keep Smith alive and to
wish him dead for a better book. Director Bennett Miller brilliantly
captures the moral ambiguity of Capotes position and Philip
Seymour Hofman shines in his Oscar-winning portrayal of this
literary giant who must confront his own humanity.
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THE STRAIGHT STORY
LENGTH: 112 MIN / CAST: RICHARD FARNSWORTH, SISSY SPACEK,
JANE GALLOWAY HEITZ
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 / 6:00 PM / PRINCE
A road movie of great charm, David Lynchs 1999 film recounts the
true story of 73-year-old Alvin Straight, who takes a riding lawn
mower across two states to visit his ailing brother.
Seen upon its initial release as a surprising change of pace for
Lynch (although Lynch himself ofen referred to it as his most
experimental film), The Straight Story has emerged over the
years as one of his most emotionally rich films. This portrait of
contemporary folk hero Straight, played by the undeniably great
Richard Farnsworth, recreates his 240-mile journey on a riding lawn
mower from Iowa to Wisconsin in the hopes of reconciling with his
estranged brother before its too late for either of them. A sense
of Americana has always informed Lynchs work, and The Straight
Story allowed him to celebrate, rather than subvert, particular
aspects of the films Midwestern milieu, from its John Deere tractors
and picturesque farmland sunsets to Straights stoic sense of self-
reliance and determination. Thats not to say there arent shadows.
John Roach and Mary Sweeneys script recognizes the hard times
of Straights life, too, giving the film a subtly tragic undertone that
makes it all the more rewarding upon repeated viewings.
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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
DIR: HOWARD HAWKS / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH, FRENCH
YEAR: 1944 / LENGTH: 100 MIN / CAST: HUMPHREY BOGART,
LAUREN BACALL, WALTER BRENNAN
FRIDAY, OCT. 24 / 2:15 PM / ROXY A
Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall star in this Hollywood classic,
loosely based on Ernest Hemingways novel, about a fishing boat
captain who helps transport a French Resistance leader during WWII
while romancing a feisty lounge singer.
Set in Martinique in 1940, shortly afer the fall of France to Germany,
Bogart stars as Harry Morgan, a charter boat operator who works
for hire. When he is approached by a member of the French
Resistance movement to smuggle a top leader into Martinique, he
refuses to accept the job. But when Harry meets Marie (Bacall), a
beautiful drifer without a penny to her name, he is determined to
come to her rescue. To help Marie return to America, Harry agrees
to take the job transporting the freedom fighters. But as he crosses
the waters back into Martinique with passengers in tow, Harry is
spotted by a patrol boat and bullets are exchanged. With enemies
on his trail, Harry must find a way to protect his new companions.
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WILD AT HEART
LENGTH: 125 MIN / CAST: NICOLAS CAGE, LAURA DERN,
WILLEM DAFOE
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 / 10:30 PM / PRINCE
Young lovers Luna and Sailor adventure their way across America as
they run from the evil thugs Lunas mother has set afer them in this
Wizard of Oz-inspired fever-dream from David Lynch.
Luna and her boyfriend, Sailor, reunite afer his release from prison
for killing an attacker who had been hired by Marietta Fortune,
Lunas mother. Making up in a haze of booze, dancing, and sex,
the lovers set of for California to escape the clutches of Lunas
overbearing mother. Marietta, already on edge, hires her on-again
of-again boyfriend, private investigator Johnnie Farragut, to find
Sailor and bring Luna home. As Johnnie tracks them, Marietta also
enlists the help of mobster Marcellus Santos. As Mariettas hired
hands confront each other on the road, she becomes deliriously
unhinged. Meanwhile Luna and Sailor work their way cross-country,
encountering menacing characters along the way who threaten
their raucous version of domestic bliss. David Lynchs Palme dOr-
winning follow-up to Blue Velvet is an outrageous odyssey of two
cursed and truly wild lovers that revels in its own weirdness.
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DIR: DON HALL, CHRIS WILLIAMS / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 93 MIN / CAST: RYAN POTTER, SCOTT ADSIT,
JAMIE CHUNG
SATURDAY, OCT. 25 / 11:00 AM / PRINCE
The latest release from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Big Hero 6 is
an exciting, action-packed comedy adventure from the team behind
Frozen and Wreck-It Ralph.
Marking the 54th feature film from Walt Disney Animation Studios,
Big Hero 6 centers on Baymax, a plus-size inflatable robot, and
prodigy Hiro Hamada. When a devastating event befalls the
city of San Fransokyo, catapulting Hiro into danger, he turns to
Baymax and his close friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago,
neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon, and fanboy Fred.
Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends
into a band of high-tech heroes called Big Hero 6. Directed by
Don Hall (Winnie the Pooh) and Chris Williams (Bolt), and inspired
by the Marvel comics of the same name thus marking the first
collaboration between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Marvel
Big Hero 6 fuses exhilarating action alongside the heart and humor
audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation.
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ESCOBAR: PARADISE LOST
DIR: ANDREA DI STEFANO / COUNTRY: FRANCE, SPAIN, BELGIUM
LANG: ENGLISH, SPANISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 120 MIN
CAST: BENICIO DEL TORO, JOSH HUTCHERSON, CLAUDIA TRAISAC
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 / 7:50 PM / RITZ EAST A
FRIDAY, OCT. 24 / 2:35 PM / RITZ EAST A
The Hunger Games Josh Hutcherson stars as a surfer drawn into
the dangerous world of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, played
with charismatic intensity by Benicio del Toro.
With a surfboard under his arm and his brother by his side, Nick did
not plan on falling in love in Colombia; but then he meets Maria, a
beautiful, compassionate nurse who also happens to be the niece
of the powerful drug lord Pablo Escobar. Soon, the young Canadian
finds himself drawn into the inner circle, where the populist
Escobars Robin Hood aspirations go hand-in-hand with cocaine
smuggling and murder. Eventually, on the eve of Escobars 1991
incarceration in La Catedral, Nick realizes hes so entangled in the
world of the infamous drug kingpin that only the most desperate
measures can set him free. Forcefully directed by Italian actor
Andrea de Stefano, last seen in Life of Pi and Eat Pray Love, Escobar:
Paradise Lost ofers a fascinating perspective on Escobar, a man
vilified by most non-Colombians, but seen as a folk hero by many
in his homeland. Del Toro embraces all these contradictions; his
Escobar is mesmerizing to watch a caring father figure who, at
any moment, could have you or or the people you love killed.
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CREEP
DIR: PATRICK BRICE / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 80 MIN / CAST: MARK DUPLASS, PATRICK BRICE
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 / 9:30 PM / RITZ EAST A
THURSDAY, OCT. 23 / 9:30 PM / RITZ BOURSE
An original and sometimes comedic twist on the found footage film
produced by genre godfather Jason Blum, Creep delivers a clever,
intense, and, yes, creepy interplay between its two protagonists
that is guaranteed to shock and surprise.
Broke and in need of work, videographer Aaron (Patrick Brice)
answers an online ad ofering $1,000 for the day for an unspecified
filming service where discretion is appreciated. Traveling to a
remote vacation home, no questions asked, Aaron meets Josef
(Mark Duplass), a seemingly sincere but ofbeat guy, who explains
that he is dying of cancer and wants Aaron to document a day of his
life so that he can leave a record for his unborn son to know him.
Jumping right into the filming, Aaron is quickly confronted with
Josefs eclectic and strange behavior and realizes that Josef might
not be who he says and, in fact, might be much more dangerous
than expected.
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GABRIEL
DIR: LOU HOWE / COUNTRY:USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 88 MIN / CAST: RORY CULKIN, DAVID CALL, DEIRDRE
OCONNELL, EMILY MEADE, LOUISA KRAUSE, LYNN COHEN,
ALEXIA RASMUSSEN
MONDAY, OCT. 20 / 10:00 PM / RITZ EAST A
SATURDAY, OCT. 25 / 6:10 PM / RITZ EAST A
In this powerful and engrossing drama, Rory Culkin
shines as a mentally ill young man who will stop at nothing to be
reunited with his first love as he struggles to transition from being
institutionalized to rejoining life with his family.
Upon being released from a mental health facility to live with his
mother, Gabriels first action is simple go find Alice. Spending
countless nights dreaming of his lost love, the well-intentioned, but
prone to violent fits, Gabriel holds an unwavering belief that the
two are meant to be together. Embarking on an increasingly erratic
search, the young man watches as his world begins to crumble
around him, only to be supported by a loving but impatient family.
Brought to life through a mesmerizing performance by Culkin, this
searing portrait of mental illness plays like a page-turning mystery
novel. As we get wrapped in Gabriels world, we start to root for him
despite his hazy volatility and unpredictability.
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DIR: RILEY STEARNS / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR:
2014 / LENGTH: 89 MIN / CAST: LELAND ORSER, MARY ELIZABETH
WINSTEAD, CHRIS ELLIS, LANCE REDDICK, JON GRIES, LEONARD
EARL HOWZE, BETH GRANT
SATURDAY, OCT. 25 / 6:50 PM / RITZ EAST B
Shifing between dark comedy and psychological thriller,
Faults provides a captivating look at the power, seductiveness,
and mind-bending nature of religious cults.
Dr. Ansel Roth (Leland Orser) is one of the worlds leading experts
on cults, building a once-promising career out of helping former
members overcome their brainwashing and reintegrate into
society. Afer a deprogramming went tragically wrong, his life
crumbled, leaving Ansel a broken man, traveling from hotel to
hotel to promote his poorly received second book. In the midst of
a sparsely attended lecture, Ansel is approached by a distraught
couple seeking his help in rescuing their daughter Claire from a
new and powerful cult called Faults. Taking the job strictly for the
money, Ansel orchestrates the kidnapping of Claire (Mary Elizabeth
Winstead), holding her in a motel room as the deprogramming
retreat begins. As Claire reveals herself to be a formidable
challenge, with her logic sound and beliefs unshakeable, a battle
of wits and wills develops between the two as they delve deep into
each others minds.
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LOVE, ROSIE
DIR: CHRISTIAN DITTER / COUNTRY: GERMANY, UK / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 102 MIN / CAST: LILY COLLINS, SAM CLAFIN,
SUKI WATERHOUSE
Lifelong friends Rosie (The Mortal Instruments Lily Collins) and
Alex (Hunger Games Sam Claflin) discover whether their love can
overcome the roadblocks of life in this adaptation of Cecelia Aherns
bestselling novel, Where Rainbows End.
Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5 years old, so
falling for each other is out of the question ... or is it? When it comes
to love, life, and making the right choices, these two are their own
worst enemies. But a regrettable decision and a missed opportunity
send them hurling through life in diferent directions literally.
Rosie was meant to move to the U.S. with Alex for college, but one
fateful night keeps her back in England, putting an ocean between
them. Yet somehow, across time, space, and diferent continents,
the tie that binds them cannot be undone despite an unwanted
pregnancy, disastrous love afairs, marriage, infidelity, and divorce.
Throughout the years the pair stay in touch as their lives change
and destinies unfold. A modern comedy-of-errors, Love, Rosie is a
romance about never giving up on the one you love.
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ABOHN@THEFILMARCADE.COM
LIFE PARTNERS
DIR: SUSANNA FOGEL / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 93 MIN / CAST: LEIGHTON MEESTER, GILLIAN JACOBS,
ADAM BRODY, MARK FEUERSTEIN, GABOUREY SIDIBE, ABBY ELLIOTT
The close friendship between an unmotivated lesbian
musician and a straight, focused environmental lawyer in their late
20s is tested when a third person enters the picture in this hilarious
and observant female-driven debut by Susanna Fogel.
Paige (Communitys Gillian Jacobs) and Sasha (Gossip Girls Leighton
Meester) were meant for each other ... as platonic soul mates,
of course, so its a good thing for their friendship that theyve
managed to avoid any long-term romantic relationships thus far.
But when Paige gets serious about her new boyfriend, the girls
comfortable routine unravels. As her BFF settles down, Sashas life
is crumbling not only does she feel like shes losing her bestie, but
her music is a dead end, lesbian dating politics are a drag, she still
relies on her parents to pay the bills, and disinterest in her 9-to-5
ofice job is catching up with her. Meanwhile, Paige seems to have
everything lined up perfectly. However, happiness isnt something
you can plan, especially when it involves other people, and the girls
diverging lives test the strength of their bond. Featuring cameos
from some of TVs funniest women, Fogels film is an honest and
charming portrait of the growing pains of lifelong friendship.
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CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA
DIR: OLIVIER ASSAYAS / COUNTRY: FRANCE, USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 124 MIN / CAST: CHLO GRACE MORETZ,
JULIETTE BINOCHE, KRISTEN STEWART, LARS EIDINGER
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 / 7:20 PM / RITZ EAST A
One of the greatest auteurs of our time, Olivier Assayas delivers
another witty, thoughtful drama that explores the process of aging
through the eyes of one revered actress revisiting the play that
made her a star.
Fresh from a critically lauded tour through the worlds most
prestigious film festivals, The Clouds of Sils Maria follows Maria
Enders (Juliette Binoche), who is asked to return to the play that
made her famous decades earlier, but this time in the role of the
older woman. The alluring younger role is to be reprised by an edgy
American actress (Chlo Grace Moretz). To prepare, Enders retreats
to the Swiss Alps with her personal assistant Valentine (Kristen
Stewart), where the material, so reflective of her current situation,
forces Maria to confront her feelings about aging, desire, and the
bittersweet passage of time. Once again Assayas has crafed a film
that is driven by beautiful cinematography and elegant camera
movement. Yet the film is also given life by the performances; if
Binoche is solidifying her status as a nuanced acting powerhouse,
Stewart is reemerging as a sharp, talented dramatic artist. It is a wry
yet deeply compassionate meditation on shifing relationships.
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GOODBYE TO LANGUAGE 3D
DIR: JEAN-LUC GODARD / ORIGINAL TITLE: ADIEU AU LANGAGE
COUNTRY: FRANCE / LANG: FRENCH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 70 MIN
CAST: HELOISE GODET, KAMEL ABDELLI, RICHARD CHEVALIER
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 / 6:45 PM / PRINCE
French New Wave legend Jean-Luc Godard tackles 3D and so much
more in this audacious, provocative missive about communication,
technology, and the inner lives of dogs.
Godard himself might describe Goodbye to Language, his 39th film
and winner of the Cannes Jury Prize, as Simple a married woman
and a single man meet. They love, they argue, fists fly, but from the
beginning of this anarchic, iconoclastic work, its obvious that we
are in strikingly rarefied territory. Fragmenting the visuals and the
soundtrack and using 3D in daring ways that truly add dimension
and depth, Godard immediately sets about refining his increasingly
experimental, but devilishly humorous, approach to his narrative
such as it is while simultaneously redefining and critiquing
how we absorb information through a barrage of ideas and images
flickering on screens of all sizes (turns out not even Godard can
resist a good iPhone joke). As the aforementioned man and woman
struggle with their relationship and more heady ideas all at risk
of being devalued by Google and other villains of accessibility
perhaps, Godard suggests, their dog Roxy (played by Godards own
pet) has the answer: simply living in the moment.
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OF MARINA ABRAMOVI
DIR: MATTHU PLACEK / LENGTH: 7 MIN
A haunting, one-shot 3D study of the artist,
capturing breadth of space in infinite detail.
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DIR: XAVIER DOLAN / COUNTRY: CANADA / LANG: FRENCH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 134 MIN / CAST: ANNE DORVAL,
SUZANNE CLEMENT, ANTOINE OLIVIER PILON
Co-recipient of the Special Jury Prize at this years Cannes,
Qubcois Xavier Dolan explores the exhilarating and volatile love
between mother and son in this powerful comic drama.
In arguably his best work to date, the prolific 25-year-old director
comes full circle, returning to the subject of his debut film: the
tenuous relationship between a mother and her teenage son.
Unemployed and widowed, Diane (Anne Dorval) is barely keeping
it together when the juvenile institution housing her son releases
him back into her custody afer he sets fire to its cafeteria. Though
he exudes a playful charm, Steve (Antoine-Olivier Pilon) is unruly,
prone to violent fits and hysterical outbursts. Dianes ability to
manage him seems hopeless until Kyla (Suzanne Clment), the
timid housewife from across the street, intervenes. The trio form
an unlikely family unit as they ride out the highs and lows of Steves
unpredictable nature. Shot in a narrow 1:1 ratio, we focus in on
the characters as their emotions explode of the screen, tempered
by stunning montages and a perfectly curated soundtrack.
Dorval, Clment, and Pilon are all revelations in heart-wrenching
performances. Canadas entry for the foreign language Oscar,
Mommy is a powerhouse of cinema not to be missed.
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WINTER SLEEP
DIR: NURI BILGE CEYLAN / ORIGINAL TITLE: KIS UYKUSU /
COUNTRY: TURKEY, FRANCE, GERMANY / LANG: TURKISH, ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 196 MIN / CAST: HALUK, BILGINER,
MELISA SZEN, DEMET AKBA, AYBERK PEKCAN, SERHAT KILI,
NEJAT LER, TAMER LEVENT, NADIR SARIBACAK, MEHMET ALI
NUROLU, EMIRHAN DORUKTUTAN
Turkish filmmaker Nuri Bilge Ceylan returns to PFF with his latest
masterwork an engrossing character study of a wealthy, but
malcontent, hotel owner at odds with his family and community.
Turkish cinema celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2014, so its
especially appropriate that Ceylan won the Palme dOr at this
years Cannes Film Festival. Working with a script he co-wrote
with his wife, Erbu, Ceylan revels in the spoken word, allowing his
characters conversations and arguments, insults and compliments,
to build into an epic portrait of a problematic man, portrayed
with commanding presence by the stellar Haluk Bilginer. On the
steppes of the Cappadocia region of central Turkey its unearthly
landscapes beautifully underscoring the films theme of isolation
and distance Aydin runs a boutique hotel on the land he inherited
from his father. A former actor who now begrudgingly acts as a
landlord to many of the regions poorer families, Aydin holds himself
above everyone else, including his far more charitable sister and his
long-sufering wife. It takes a rock thrown by an angry young boy to
startle him out of his casual indiference to the world outside of his
own head, if even for just a moment.
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MASTERS OF CINEMA FILMS
TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT
DIR: LUC DARDENNE, JEAN-PIERRE DARDENNE / COUNTRY: BELGIUM,
FRANCE / LANG: FRENCH / YEAR: 2013 / LENGTH: 95 MIN
CAST: MARION COTILLARD, FABRIZIO RONGIONE, PILI GROYNE,
SIMON CAUDRY
In this small-town drama with epic feeling, Marion Cotillard is a
mother who has one weekend to persuade her co-workers to keep
her on the payroll rather than take the bonus they would receive if
they let her go.
The employees at a Belgian solar power plant are given a dificult
choice: choose one person to be laid of and receive a large bonus,
or allow everyone to keep their jobs and receive nothing. When
Sandra (the Academy-Award-winning Cotillard) is voted out, she
refuses to go quietly, pleading with her former colleagues one
by one to reconsider, though they all have their own troubles.
The Dardenne brothers are known for finding both the relentless
struggle and poignant acts of kindness in everyday situations, in
renowned films such as Beyond the Hills and The Kid With a Bike;
Two Days, One Night is no exception. On the surface this film may be
about one womans desire to keep her job, but as the story unfolds
the stakes and the scope become far grander, growing into a
profound tale of survival, dignity, and understanding. There are no
simple villains here, but many unlikely heroes.
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DIR: YANN DEMANGE / COUNTRY: UK / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 100 MIN / CAST: JACK OCONNELL, SEAN HARRIS,
RICHARD DORMER, PAUL ANDERSON
SATURDAY, OCT. 25 / 4:00 PM
RITZ EAST A
One of the most captivating and tense films of the year, 71 is an
action-thriller centered on a rookie British soldier separated from
his squad and lost in enemy territory in Northern Ireland.
At the outset of 71, fresh-faced English soldier Gary (Jack OConnell,
Starred Up) is deployed with his unit to Belfast, as Northern Ireland
is quickly escalating toward civil war. Already divided between
the loyal Protestant and hostile Catholic areas upon his
arrival, he is confused as to where to throw his own loyalties with
the shifing politics. Pressed into immediate action, Gary and his
squad are ordered to patrol a Catholic area. As a riot breaks out,
Gary is separated from his unit and attacked. Narrowly escaping
injury, Gary is lef to fend for himself in the midst of unfamiliar and
treacherous enemy territory, beginning an epic odyssey to return to
base throughout a night filled with fear, violence, and desperation.
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DIR: UMUT DA / ORIGINAL TITLE: RISSE IM BETON
COUNTRY: AUSTRIA / LANG: GERMAN, TURKISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 105 MIN / CAST: MURATHAN MUSLU, ALECHAN TAGAEV,
IVAN KRIZNJAK, SHAMIL ILLISHANOV, DANIEL MIJATOVIC
SATURDAY, OCT. 25 / 2:30 PM / ROXY A
Afer returning home from a 10-year stint in prison, a
father tries to connect with a son unaware of his existence, but soon
finds that the teen is on the same destructive path that put the
father behind bars.
Once a kingpin in the underground world of Vienna, Ertan emerges
from prison a changed man, determined to turn his life around.
Having lef behind a wife and young son, he sets out to find them
and reconnect. When Ertan finds his son Mikail, now a teenager, he
works his way back into the boys life, but without letting on that
he is his father. Ertan gets a construction job at the youth center
where his son spends his free time so he can keep an eye on him.
Ertan quickly realizes that Mikail is caught up in a dangerous world
of drugs and crime, once so familiar to him. Mikail, determined
to make it as a rapper, steals money from a powerful crime lord
to fund his demo tape, but things quickly go awry. As Mikail gets
deeper into trouble, Ertan must decide whether to help his son and
recede back into a life of crime, or finally turn a new page. PFF alum
Umut Da (Kuma) brings this electrifying story to the screen.
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DIR: DOMINIK GRAF / ORIGINAL TITLE: DIE GELIEBTEN SCHWESTERN
COUNTRY: GERMANY, AUSTRIA / LANG: GERMAN, FRENCH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 170 MIN / CAST: HANNAH HERZSPRUNG,
FLORIAN STETTER, HENRIETTE CONFURIUS, CLAUDIA MESSNER,
RONALD ZEHRFELD
Two aristocratic sisters fall in love with post-Enlightenment writer
and philosopher Friedrich Schiller in this gorgeously realized
melodrama by one of Germanys foremost auteurs, Dominik Graf.
The fiery Caroline is unhappily married of to keep the family afloat
while her shy, reserved sister Charlotte must also find a husband of
proper wealth and standing. But a chance encounter with a famous
but penniless poet sets in motion a chain of events that finds both
sisters drawn to Schiller. A physically and intellectually intense
relationship develops among the three; Charlotte marries Schiller
to keep up appearances to the outside world, but it is Caroline
who is ignited sexually. The trio explore the consequences of
unconventional love in their conventional late-18th-century society,
yet Graf still imbues this exquisitely detailed costume drama with
a contemporary feel, complete with fluid cinematography and a
refreshing take on a historical mnage trois.
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FORCE MAJEURE
DIR: RUBEN STLUND / ORIGINAL TITLE: TURIST / COUNTRY: SWEDEN
LANG: SWEDISH, ENGLISH, FRENCH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 118 MIN
CAST: JOHANNES KUHNKE, LISA LOVEN KONGSLI,
CLARA WETTERGREN, VINCENT WETTERGREN
Winner of the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at Cannes, this biting
comedy traces the familial afershocks of an exceedingly poor
decision made by a young father in a moment of panic during an
avalanche in the French Alps.
For Tomas and Ebba, a young Swedish married couple with two
kids, a five-day ski vacation in the French Alps sounds like the
perfect opportunity for some quality family time. Everything starts
out great, but on their second day, during lunch on an outdoor
patio, a controlled avalanche gets too close for comfort, and
when Tomas panics and flees to safety, he remembers to grab his
gloves and iPhone, but mindlessly leaves his wife and children
behind. When the snow clears, everyone is fine, but thats not to
say damage hasnt been done. During the next few days, Tomas and
Ebba struggle with the emotional ramifications of what happened,
as he finds refuge in self-denial, followed by self-loathing, while
shes lef questioning everything she held true. Filmed with an eye
for telling details and unspoken condemnations never has the
act of brushing teeth been so laden with import Ruben stlunds
insightful portrait of a marriage under pressure is as brutally honest
as it is undeniably (and sometimes uncomfortably) funny.
THE DUKE OF BURGUNDY
DIR: PETER STRICKLAND / COUNTRY: UNITED KINGDOM
LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 101 MIN
CAST: SIDSE BABETT KNUDSEN, CHIARA DANNA
In this audacious, visually sumptuous recasting of Eurocinema
erotica, the relationship between a lesbian lepidopterist and her
younger handmaiden is fraught with questions of love, desire, and
control.
As night falls on an all-women conference of butterfly experts, held
in the rarefied atmosphere of a lush bucolic estate resplendent with
private gardens and, as we slowly learn, even more private desires,
visiting lecturer Cynthia berates Evelyn, her new housekeeper,
over an errant piece of lingerie. Soon, the disapproving words turn
to physical punishments, and what at first appeared to be a slyly
abusive upstairs/downstairs relationship is revealed as something
far more intimate an elaborate dance of fetishized role-play.
With an unerring sense of cinematic style and without ever getting
overly explicit, director Peter Strickland simultaneously tantalizes
us with his Sapphic love story while also challenging our ideas of
submission, domination, and fantasy. As with Stricklands previous
film, Berberian Sound Studio, The Duke of Burgundy is inspired
stylistically by a genre of a bygone era in this case, the Euroerotic
cinema of the 1960s and 70s and through this act of homage, he
has crafed one of the most strikingly unique films of the year.
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GETT, THE TRIAL OF
VIVIANE AMSALEM
DIR: RONIT ELKABETZ, SHLOMI ELKABETZ / COUNTRY: ISRAEL,
FRANCE, GERMANY / LANG: HEBREW, FRENCH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 115 MIN / CAST: RONIT ELKABETZ, SIMON ABKARIAN,
MENASHE NOY, SASSON GABAY, ELI GORNSTEIN
Unable to obtain a divorce unless her husband grants it, Viviane
spends years in court fighting Jewish law to win her freedom afer
30 years of marriage in this stunningly-acted Israeli drama.
Unlike other countries where marriage dissolutions are handled
in civil court, Jewish women in Israel may be legally divorced
from their husbands only if he gives her a gett permission as
observed by a rabbinical court. Despite having been separated
from her husband for several years, Viviane Amsalem continues to
pay of a home where she no longer resides, makes meals for her
family, and lives in the shed of her brothers house. In an efort to
legally end her marriage, Viviane and her lawyer press her husband,
Elisha, to set her free. The agonizing process unfolds over five years,
told in powerful vignettes separated by several months and shot
in only a few rooms in a courthouse. Elegantly staged and almost
entirely without music, sibling directors Ronit (who stars as Viviane)
and Shlomi Elkabetz present a carefully constructed story that
examines, with stark visual style, one womans fight against a
domineering patriarchal legal system.
HUMAN CAPITAL
DIR: PAOLO VIRZ / ORIGINAL TITLE: IL CAPITALE UMANO
COUNTRY: ITALY / LANG: ITALIAN / YEAR: 2014 LENGTH: 110 MIN
CAST: FABRIZIO BENTIVOGLIO, VALERIA GOLINO, VALERIA BRUNI
TEDESCHI, FABRIZIO GIFUNI
A freak Christmastime bicycle-SUV accident serves as the tipping
point for a seismic shif between two families of diferent classes
in a gripping whodunnit told in four chapters, each featuring a
diferent characters point of view, that became a smash hit at the
Italian box ofice.
When a cyclist is hit by an SUV late one winter evening, Massimiliano
Bernaschi, the son of a wealthy hedge fund manager, is immediately
the prime suspect. His girlfriend, Serena Rovelli, is thought to
be protecting him when she claims that she does not know who
drove Massimilianos car home. The six months prior to and
afer the accident are told from the perspectives of diferent
characters in distinct chapters as the lives of the middle-class
Rovellis and afluent Bernaschis play out. Dino Rovelli, covetous
of the Bernaschis wealth, takes out a massive loan to buy into
their high-yield hedge fund. Despite being turned of by Dinos
fawning attitude, Giovanni Bernaschi takes his investment as
he navigates the massive financial pitfalls of a market crash.
Meanwhile, Giovannis disenchanted wife Carla struggles to find
purpose separate from her husbands success. Using a non-linear
style, director Paolo Virz creates unyielding emotional turmoil as
secrets threaten to tear the families apart in this clever moralistic
tale about the value of a human life and the afermath of financial
collapse. The misguided passion, greed, and ambition of the
Rovellis and Bernaschis compound in this character-driven mystery.
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
DIR: DIETRICH BRGGEMANN / ORIGINAL TITLE: KREUZWEG
COUNTRY: GERMANY, FRANCE / LANG: GERMAN / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 110 MIN / CAST: LEA VAN ACKEN, FRANZISKA WEISZ,
FLORIAN STETTER
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22 / 9:30 PM / RITZ BOURSE
An overly devout teenage girl struggles with issues of life, death,
and religious doctrine in this strikingly assured, award-winning film
by German director Dietrich Bruggemann.
Brggemann, who also co-wrote with his sister Anna, approaches
his film with a formal rigor and intellectual liveliness that recalls
the work of Michael Haneke or Lars von Trier. Structured, like the
Via Crucis, with 14 separate sections, each one filmed as a single,
uninterrupted shot, Stations of the Cross tracks the spiritual journey
of young Maria as she prepares for her First Communion within
her strict fundamentalist branch of the Catholic Church. With
church clergy constantly stressing the spiritual rewards of personal
sacrifice and a mother who views any dissent as an afront to herself
and God, Maria finds herself both drawn toward and shying away
from the secular world, which ultimately forces her to find her
own idiosyncratic interpretation of scripture, one that will have
surprising consequences for everyone. Poised between a satire with
a deep, dark sense of humor and an unsettling drama of youthful
fanaticism, Stations of the Cross will surely spark much conversation
among viewers, as it refuses to give any easy answers to the
provocative questions it poses.
PRINT SOURCE: FILM MOVEMENT/RAM RELEASING
REBECA CONGET / REBECA@FILMMOVEMENT.COM
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DIR: PHILIPPE LACTE / COUNTRY: IVORY COAST, FRANCE
LANG: FRENCH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 100 MIN
CAST: ISAACH DE BANKOL, REINE SALI COULIBALY, ABDOUL KARIM
KONAT, ABDOUL BAH, RASMAN OUEDRAOGO, ALEXANDRE DESANE
The current cultural and political climate in the Ivory Coast is
fascinatingly explored through this pulse-pounding, coming-of-age
fable about an enigmatic adolescent, Run, who assassinates the
countrys prime minister and must flee the city.
Proudly announcing himself as an exciting new voice in African
cinema, Philippe Lacte opens his debut fiction feature with
the titular character, Run, as he flees through the streets of
Yamoussoukro, trying to escape the police afer committing
murder in a cathedral. Seamlessly navigating between past and
present, Runs life is recounted, beginning with his apprenticeship
with a rainmaker. When his mentor sacrifices himself to the village
elders, Run begins a lifetime of assuming new identities to survive.
As political tensions rise, he becomes a member of the loosely
nationalistic Young Patriots, a ragtag militia led by a man called the
Admiral. As Runs confidence and prominence in the group grows,
he and the Admiral develop a violent rivalry that leads them to
their eventual, terrifying fate. Employing a well-developed visual
style and fantastical storytelling qualities, Lacte structures Runs
story into an aesthetically rich and compelling triptych, traversing
the geographical and societal terrain of a country in turmoil as a
transient figure that is emblematic of the Ivory Coast itself.
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TITLI
DIR: KANU BEHL / COUNTRY: INDIA / LANG: HINDI / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 124 MIN / CAST: RANVIR SHOREY, AMIT SIAL, LALIT BEHL,
SHIVANI RAGHUVANSHI, SHASHANK ARORA
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 / 7:10 PM / RITZ BOURSE
A young Indian man tries to escape the family business of petty
crime and violence in Kanu Behls gritty feature debut, but puts his
own morality at risk to gain freedom.
The youngest of three brothers, Titli is desperate to leave behind his
life in the slums even if it means betraying his family. But when
they discover his plans afer a botched job, he has no choice but to
toe the line. To keep him in check and bolster their schemes, Titlis
family orchestrates a marriage between him and Neelu, a seemingly
perfect subservient wife. Its not long before Titli discovers that
they have sorely miscalculated her submissiveness. The defiant
new bride also reveals that she is conducting a secret love afair
with a married man. Suddenly finding himself with an ally to face
the horrors of familial life, Titli bands with Neelu to find a mutually
beneficial way out of their situation, even if it involves a little dirty
work. Populated with intense, heartfelt performances, the strength
in Behls feature lies in the moral grayness of its characters. Titlis
brothers and domineering father, while architects of truly awful
exploits, are still members of a fiercely loving family, each colored
by unexpected details that humanize them. As the film progresses,
Titli (Hindi for butterfly) blossoms; but does he have to be as
ruthless as the family hes running away from to achieve his ends?
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PRINCESS KAGUYA
DIR: ISAO TAKAHATA / ORIGINAL TITLE: KAGUYA-HIME NO
MONOGATARI / COUNTRY: JAPAN / LANG: JAPANESE / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 137 MIN
SATURDAY, OCT. 18 / 6:45 PM / RITZ BOURSE
Based on an ancient folktale, a princess is plucked from a magical
bamboo stalk and, despite the expectations of everyone around
her, determines her own destiny in this epic tale from legendary
Japanese animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli.
In contrast with todays overabundance of computer-generated
images, this hand-drawn return to directing from Isao Takahata
(Grave of the Fireflies) exudes a sense of romance and childlike
wonder with its stunning animation. Adapted from Japans oldest
surviving narrative, The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, we follow
the princess from her humble childhood in the country, raised by
the farmer and wife who discovered her, to the grand mansion
in the capital city where she is transformed into a sought-afer
noblewoman. Yet, despite the finery and the accolades, Kaguya
still yearns for freedom. A worthy addition to the studios library of
renowned titles such as Spirited Away, The Wind Rises, and Princess
Mononoke, The Tale of Princess Kaguya is a lush, heroic poem filled
with adventure, tragedy, laughter, and whimsy.
Note: The 10/18 screening will be presented in the new dubbed
English version. The 10/22 screening will be presented in the
original Japanese.
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VILLA TOUMA
DIR: SUHA ARRAF / LANG: ARABIC / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 87 MIN
CAST: NISREEN FAOUR, ULA TABARI, CHERIEN DABIS, MARIA ZREIK
When 18-year-old Badia becomes too old for the orphanage where
she grew up, she moves into the Ramallah home of her aunts, a trio
of spinsters who have shut themselves of from the world, triggering
the release of years of repressed feelings and resentments.
When Badia arrives at her aunts isolated villa, she finds a world
frozen in time. The sisters are the last remnants of the bourgeois
Christian minority and refuse to adapt to modern life. Juliette, the
eldest sister, runs the house with extreme control, while Violet, a
bitter widow, and Antoinette, a shy but sweet young woman, fall
in line. Now faced with the burden of taking in Badia, the daughter
of their late brother, the sisters set of to find her a good Christian
man to marry. They enroll Badia in piano lessons and French
classes in an attempt to disguise her lowly upbringing, but their
eforts are largely rebufed. But when Badia strikes up a romance
with an unsuitable man, bringing shame to her aunts, it results in a
dramatic conclusion. Award-winning screenwriter Suha Arraf (The
Syrian Bride, Lemon Tree) makes her feature directorial debut with
this story of family, tradition, and love.
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THE TRIBE
DIR: MYROSLAV SLABOSHPYTSKIY / ORIGINAL TITLE: PLEMYA
COUNTRY: UKRAINE / LANG: UKRAINIAN / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 132 MIN / CAST: YANA NOVIKOVA, GRIGORIY FESENKO
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 / 9:10 PM / RITZ EAST B
A stunning feature debut from Ukrainian writer/director Myroslav
Slaboshpytskiy, this richly cinematic tale of deaf school-age
criminals and their underworld is unlike any film youve seen.
Performed entirely in sign language by a cast of nonprofessional
actors and presented without any subtitles or narration, The
Tribe plunges us into an unfamiliar and dangerous world with an
audacious verve that is exhilarating to see onscreen. Behind the
scenes of a foreboding boarding school for the deaf, the students
(and a rather unsavory shop teacher) are operating a small but
vicious criminal empire. When new arrival Sergey is brought into the
illegal enterprises and quickly promoted from the petty thief squad
to pimping out his fellow students, things grow complicated as the
usual story of boy-meets-girl takes on disturbing and dangerous
ramifications. Working alongside cinematographer Valentyn
Vasyanovych (also making his feature debut), Slaboshpytskiy has
designed The Tribe to be a radical, visually immersive experience,
crafing images that are striking to see, even as they can be dificult
to watch. Winner of three Cannes Critics Week awards, this complex
and compelling work heralds the arrival of a daring young talent.
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THE WAY HE LOOKS
DIR: DANIEL RIBEIRO / ORIGINAL TITLE: HOJE EU QUERO VOLTAR
SOZINHO / COUNTRY: BRAZIL / LANG: PORTUGESE / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 96 MIN / CAST: GHILHERME LOBO, TESS AMORIM,
FABIO AUDI
FRIDAY, OCT. 17 / 2:30 PM / RITZ BOURSE
The feature version of Daniel Ribeiros award-winning short,
The Way He Looks is the simple, sweet story of a blind teenager
trying to gain independence from his family while nursing his secret
crush on a boy in his class.
Leonardo, blind since birth, wants nothing more than to break
free of his parents overprotective watch and finally have his first
kiss. His best friend, Giovana, hopes she might have that honor
but because of Leos ignorance she contents herself with perhaps
a more vital role: being his eyes in school and in the outside world
in general. But the arrival of Gabriel upends their routine. Giovana
is initially smitten with the new boy in school but when he and Leo
pair up for a project it quickly turns to jealousy. Leo is happy to
have a new friend but now has to navigate new feelings as he slowly
realizes Gabriel might be the key to both of his wishes. With a Belle
& Sebastian tune to set the yearning mood, The Way He Looks is a
tender coming-of-age story that features beautifully understated
performances from its teenage leads and reminds us of the
complications of falling in love for the first time.
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WHEN ANIMALS DREAM
DIR: JONAS ALEXANDER ARNBY / ORIGINAL TITLE: NR DYRENE
DRMMER / COUNTRY: DENMARK / LANG: DANISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 84 MIN / CAST: SONJA SUHL, LARS MIKKELSEN, SONJA
RICHTER, JAKOD OFTEBRO, MADS RIISOM, ESBEN DALGAARD,
GUSTAV GIESE, BENJAMIN BOE, TINA GYLLING MORTENSEN
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 / 10:00 PM / RITZ BOURSE
In a remote seaside town in Northern Denmark, a young woman
with an independent spirit begins to display troubling signs of her
heritage of werewolfism in this restrained supernatural thriller.
Marie has never felt comfortable in her secluded fishing village,
where secrets seem to stifle the air like the damp fog that rolls
in of the cold sea. Few people will look her in the eye, not even
her overprotective father or her overly medicated mother. When
she gets a job at a local fish processing plant, the usual hazings
seem uncomfortably antagonistic. At the same time, Marie feels
herself undergoing some changes. Shes becoming stronger, more
confident and sexual, but also more aggressive. And what about
those strange patches of hair? Marie, like her mother before her,
is slowly becoming a werewolf. While her father wants to heavily
sedate her and the loutish young men of the village want to abuse
her, young Marie has plans of her own. Director Jonas Alexander
Arnby and screenwriter Rasmus Birch skillfully play out the genre
elements of their story (tipping their hats to David Cronenberg and
John Landis as they go) while also delivering a biting critique of
patriarchal societies fear of female empowerment.
PRECEDED BY: AFTER SCHOOL
DIR: GUILLAUME RENUSSON / LENGTH: 18 MIN
Away at school, Gerald follows his roommates
gang to the secret game they play at night.
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XENIA
DIR: PANOS H. KOUTRAS / COUNTRY: GREECE, FRANCE, BELGIUM
LANG: GREEK, ALBANIAN / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 128 MIN
CAST: KOSTAS NIKOULI, NIKOS GELIA, AGGEIOS PAPADIMITRIOU,
TRIANDAFYLLIDOU MARISSA, YANNIS STANKOGLOU,
ROMANNA LOBACH
Afer the untimely death of their Albanian mother, two estranged
brothers reunite for a road trip to confront their long-lost Greek
father while also seeking the limelight on a national reality talent
show in this hilarious and sexually charged comedy from Cannes.
The flamboyant 16-year-old Dany hasnt quite found his place in
the world. Populating his days with vivid daydreams and sordid
afairs with older men, the teenager is startled into action when he
hears of his Albanian mothers passing. Leaving Crete for Athens,
he moves in with his older brother Ody. Concerned about being
deported, Dany and Ody set of to find their Greek father, who
abandoned them 14 years earlier. Along the way, they reconnect
with an old friend of their mothers and find out that their father has
become a local right-wing political candidate in Thessaloniki, where
auditions for a popular Greek talent show also happen to be taking
place. As a last-ditch attempt to stay in the country, Dany persuades
his older brother to try out as a final homage to their showgirl
mother. Amid confrontations with homophobic Albanian youths,
dreamy episodes involving giant stufed rabbits, and spontaneous
dance sequences in the abandoned hotel where Dany and Ody take
up residence, Panos H. Koutras expertly imbues camp through a
queer lens in this touching familial drama.
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tongue in some of the worlds
funniest and most daring, sexy
and unique films. Stop in for this
celebration of films in French
from all over the world.
BREATHE
DIR: MLANIE LAURENT / ORIGINAL TITLE: RESPIRE / COUNTRY:
FRANCE / LANG: FRENCH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 91 MIN / CAST:
JOSPHINE JAPY, LOU DE LAGE, ISABELLE CARR
Charlie is an average French suburban teenager, but when she
becomes fast friends with Sarah, the rebellious new girl at school,
she discovers theres nothing average about how she feels in
Melanie Laurents sexy sophomore film.
Sarah is everything Charlie is not; having lived an exciting life
abroad, shes worldly and irreverent, with a bit of an edge. Still,
the girls bond instantly and develop an intense and sometimes
physical friendship. But their inseparable, idyllic existence doesnt
last long as Charlie moves from codependence into obsession.
Sarahs fickle, manipulative nature is just as fierce as Charlies
possessiveness, and their relationship becomes turbulent, taking a
destructive turn. Josphine Japy plays Charlies emotional turmoil
with restraint, only hinting at its true depth, and Lou de Lage is
absolutely mesmerizing as Sarah, making it easy to see how her
friend becomes so infatuated. They are skillfully directed by Laurent
(a talented actress in her own right, best known for burning down a
theater of Nazis in Inglourious Basterds), who loosely adapts Anne-
Sophie Brasmes best-selling novel into a seductive and beautiful
psychological drama that ends on a powerful note.
PRINT SOURCE: GAUMONT / ARIANE BUHL / ABUHL@GAUMONT.FR
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DIR: CLINE SCIAMMA / ORIGINAL TITLE: BANDE DE FILLES
CAST: KARIDJA TOUR, ASSA SYLLA, LINDSAY KARAMOH,
MARITOU TOUR
Girlhood is the story of shy French teen Marieme, who learns to
assert herself with the help of three girls who lure her into a gang.
An international film festival favorite, Girlhood follows Marieme, an
insecure French teen, as she struggles to find her inner strength and
identity. When three girls welcome Marieme into their group, she
jumps at the chance, even afer she discovers that they are in a gang
and expect her to join them. Marieme takes to gang life with relish,
and though her behavior is increasingly violent and self-destructive,
she also finds it empowering to be in control of her life. Director
Cline Sciamma (Water Lilies, Tomboy) is a master at capturing the
weird and wonderful, painful and poignant experience of being
an adolescent girl. Girlhood exhibits a depth in the characters
that allow the film to transcend the basics of the narrative arc and
explore the complex relationships of girls. Girlhood vibrates with the
fervent energy of its characters, hip-hop music, and fluorescent-lit
shopping malls without forgetting for a moment that youth can be a
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DIR: THOMAS LILTI / COUNTRY: FRANCE / LANG: FRENCH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 101 MIN / CAST: VINCENT LACOSTE, REDA KATEB,
JACQUES GAMBLIN, MARIANNE DENICOURT, FLIX MOATI
THURSDAY, OCT. 23 / 2:25 PM / RITZ EAST A
Based on his own real-life experiences, director Thomas Lilti
explores the growing pains of a newly-minted doctor in this
understated French comedy-drama.
Though his first hospital rounds as a new medical intern are
overwhelming, Benjamin is confident in his skills as a doctor,
especially because his father runs the ward hes assigned to. But
theres a steep learning curve and mistakes are made (and covered
up). The pressure is compounded by the presence of Abdel, a
capable, seasoned doctor who is forced to play the role of an intern
because of his immigrant status. Their relationship is fractious at
first, but as Benjamin grows into his position, he realizes theres a
lot more required to being a doctor. However, even the best bedside
manner cant make up for the reality of dwindling resources and
budgetary bottom lines. Vincent Lacoste stars as Benjamin, whose
endearing charm and spoiled petulance perfectly complement
Reda Katebs Abdel, who embodies the films moral heart. More
than a coming-of-age story, Hippocrates is both a scathing
indictment of the business of medicine and a heartfelt love letter to
the doctors and nurses who toil thanklessly in the field.
PRINT SOURCE: LE PACTE / ARNAUD AUBELLE
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THIS IS MY LAND
DIR: TAMARA ERDE / COUNTRY: FRANCE / LANG: ENGLISH, HEBREW,
ARABIC / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 93 MIN
SUNDAY, OCT. 26 / 2:40 PM /RITZ EAST B
Israeli-born director Tamara Erde questions the methods used to
teach children the history of Palestine and Israel in a documentary
that takes an unflinching look at institutionalized bias.
Director Tamara Erde only learned of the occupation of Palestine by
her country when she served in the Israeli army. How could she not
have learned this earlier? Educating herself at a late age, she begins
to reflect on her former teachers and how she was socialized into a
Zionist mentality. She searches for answers as she journeys back to
her home and the occupied lands of Palestine. There, she questions
teachers about the national curriculum that shapes deep-seated
convictions at the heart of the conflict. The results are a fascinating,
well-shot, engaging, and sometimes shocking account of youth
assimilation and pedagogy. Uncovering radical teaching techniques
on all sides, Erde shows how historical prejudices are transferred
onto the next generation.
PRINT SOURCE: FILMS TRANSIT INTERNATIONAL, INC
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LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT
DIR: THOMAS CAILLEY / ORIGINAL TITLE: LES COMBATTANTS
CAST: KEVIN AZAS, ADLE HAENEL
Winner of several awards at the Cannes Film Festival, Thomas
Cailleys charming feature debut sees two French teenagers in a
sleepy coastal town honing their survival skills as they navigate love
in this survivalist rom-com.
Madeleine is a doomsday prepper. She spends every waking
moment training to join the army, hoping it will help develop her
apocalypse-readiness. Arnaud is still weighing his options for the
next phase of life, but for now hes taking up the mantle in the family
construction business afer his fathers death. He wins a chance to
prove himself with a new construction project for clients whose
daughter is none other than eccentric Madeleine. He is thrown
into the middle of her crazy training regimen and cant help but be
fascinated by this strange creature, neglecting his responsibilities
to impress her. When Arnaud follows Madeleine to training camp
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relationship, but a forest fire that puts them in real danger might
be the thing that helps them survive each other. Featuring humor
thats absurd but never ridiculous, acerbic but never too mean, Love
at First Fight is a fun, romantic comedy that defies convention and is
not what you expect.
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Ofering gripping stories and
unique perspectives, these
Spanish-language films explore
a multitude of subjects ranging
from the culturally specific to
the universal.
10,000 KM
DIR: CARLOS MARQUES-MARCET / COUNTRY: SPAIN, USA
LANG: SPANISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 99 MIN / CAST: NATALIA TENA,
DAVID VERDAGUER
Told almost entirely through the new digital language of love
(text messaging, video chatting, phone calls) 10,000 KM follows
the long-distance relationship of lovers Sergi and Alex, one in
Barcelona, the other in Los Angeles.
Sergi and Alex are a very-much-in-love couple living in Barcelona
when Alex receives a job ofer that takes her to Los Angeles.
Although the two keep in touch as much as possible through the
magic of modern technology, the limits of that connection may not
be enough, as latent issues in the relationship are exacerbated by
the strain of the distance. Director Carlos Marques-Marcet reveals
not only Sergi and Alexs most passionate moments, but also the
less glamorous day-to-day rituals ofen lef ofscreen, but no less a
part of what being in a relationship entails (brushing teeth, making
plans), before moving into their period of separation. 10,000 KM is a
deeply intimate film, sharing the idiosyncrasies of one couples love
and pain with such specific, fully developed detail that make it all
the more heartbreakingly universal.
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SPANISH LANGUAGE STORIES
PRECEDED BY: THE CUT
DIR: GENEVIVE DULUDE-DE CELLES
LENGTH: 15 MIN
A father and daughters relationship fluctuates
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LOS NGELES
DIR: DAMIAN JOHN HARPER / COUNTRY: MEXICO, GERMANY
LANG: ZAPOTEC, SPANISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 97 MIN
CAST: MATEO BAUTISTA MATAS, LIDIA GARCA GARCA,
MARCOS RODRGUEZ RUIZ, DANIEL BAUTISTA GUTIRREZ
The American Dream beckons a young man in southern Mexico who
must navigate both traditional customs and the specter of gang life
in this gripping true-life drama.
Before becoming a filmmaker, writer/director Damian John Harper
spent a year as an ethnologist and anthropology major in the
village of Santa Ana del Vale. There, he got a unique perspective
on U.S./Mexico immigration issues, as seen by those who either
have not yet lef or were lef behind. In the film, 17-year-old Mateo
is readying himself for a trip north. Convinced that aligning himself
with a local gang will increase his chances for success, Mateo
heads down a dangerous path, forcing him to reconcile his familial
responsibilities with the demands for fidelity to the gang leader,
all the while desperate to raise $10,000 for the coyote who will
take him north. For his debut film, Harper followed the example of
the Italian neo-realists and cast nonprofessional actors and shot in
their actual homes and villages, giving his work a remarkable sense
of verisimilitude. A rare look at the culture of the Oaxaca region,
which has seldom been seen onscreen, Los ngeles emerges as a
compelling, authentic drama of borders and personal boundaries.
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GEROS
DIR: ALONSO RUIZPALACIOS / COUNTRY: MEXICO / LANG: SPANISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 108 MIN / CAST: TENOCH HUERTA, ILSE SALAS,
LEONARDO ORTIZGRIS, SEBASTIAN AGUIRRE
THURSDAY, OCT. 23 / 8:40 PM / ROXY B
Three young men ramble around Mexico City in search of a fabled
folk singer in this freewheeling comedy that won Best First Feature
at the Berlin Film Festival.
Afer an unfortunate incident with a baby and a water balloon,
Tomas mother decides to ship the teen of to Mexico City, where she
hopes the influence of Sombra, his older university-going brother,
will straighten him out. She doesnt realize that students have
been on strike from the school for months, and the lackadaisical
Sombra considers himself on strike from the strike. Together with
Sombras roommate Santos, the brothers eventually make it of the
couch and into the streets as they set out to find a fabled folk singer
who, legend has it, once made Bob Dylan cry. The debut feature
from Alonso Ruiz Palacios, Geros recalls the work of fellow Mexican
filmmaker Fernando Eimbcke by way of early Jim Jarmusch,
but Ruiz Palacios, who co-wrote the film with playwright Gibran
Portela, ofers plenty of cinematic surprises of his own. Loose and
with a refreshing sense of playfulness, Geros is a true delight from
an exciting new filmmaker.
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MANOS SUCIAS
DIR: JOSEF WLADYKA / COUNTRY: USA, COLOMBIA / LANG: SPANISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 82 MIN / CAST: CRISTIAN ADVINCULA, JARLIN
MARTINEZ, MANUEL DAVID RIASCOS, HADDER BLANDON
Two impoverished Afro-Colombian brothers travel along Colombias
Pacific Coast traficking drugs in newcomer Josef Wladykas
powerful film, executive produced by Spike Lee.
With a wife who lef him long ago and a murdered son, Jacobo has
settled into the grim realities of life in western Colombia. However,
his estranged brother, Delio, is navely seduced by the flashy
gangster lifestyle but lacks the constitution to get his hands dirty.
He will need his brothers help. Both desperate to leave their port
city, a hotbed of violence and criminal activity, for Bogota, they pair
up to take a job transporting drugs up the countrys perilous coastal
waters to Panama. A long journey lies ahead of them as they set of
with millions of dollars worth of cocaine in a rickety fishing boat.
Dangerous run-ins with right-wing paramilitaries, lefist guerrillas,
and drug trafickers are juxtaposed with quiet, solitary moments
in which the brothers reconnect. Featuring a nonprofessional cast
speaking in the local Buenaventuran dialect, Manos Sucias opens
a window on the humanity and culture from Jacobo and Delios
corner of the world.
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Mad Max, Moulin Rouge! and
Driving Miss Daisy comes brave
new work from veteran and
budding Australian voices alike.
52 TUESDAYS
DIR: SOPHIE HYDE / COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2013 / LENGTH: 114 MIN / CAST: TILDA COBHAM-HERVEY,
DEL HERBERT-JANE, IMOGEN ARCHER, MARIO SPTE, BEAU
WILLIAMS, SAM ALTHUIZEN
MONDAY, OCT. 20 / 7:25 PM / RITZ BOURSE
THURSDAY, OCT. 23 / 6:10 PM / ROXY B
In this moving Australian drama, 16-year-old Billie struggles to
understand her own sexual identity as she supports her mother
through a gender transition and is forced to move in with her
estranged father.
A favorite of this years Sundance Film Festival, 52 Tuesdays is
the story of Sophie (Tilda Cobham-Hervey) and her mother (Del
Herbert-Jane), who is gender transitioning. To add to the turmoil,
Sophie must move in with her father during the process. She sees
her mother only once a week every Tuesday evening through the
transition. Although the love between parent and child runs deep,
they struggle to maintain the relationship through turbulent times,
as her mother adjusts to his new self and secretly begins dating a
co-worker, and Sophie begins filming her experimentation with
a couple from school. Director Sophie Hyde cast nonprofessional
actors and created a unique filming situation: The cast and crew
would shoot only every Tuesday for an entire year, with actors
receiving scripts weekly. As a result, the performances have an
immediacy and a beautifully unpolished intensity that deepens
the films exploration of identity, acceptance, and in all its many
complicated, messy forms love.
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DIR: ROLF DE HEER / COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA / LANG: YOLNGU,
ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 108 MIN / CAST: PETER DJIGIRR,
DAVID GULPILIL, LUKE FORD
David Gulpilil won the Best Actor prize at this years Cannes for
his role as Charlie, an aging Aboriginal who abandons his remote
community in order to live a traditional lifestyle and must find his
way back home.
Gulpilil co-wrote this semiautobiographical film with director Rolf
de Heer, their third collaboration together afer 2002s Through The
Tracker and 2006s Ten Canoes. Charlie struggles in vain to find his
place in the dominant white society, whose members have claimed
his native lands for themselves and imposed laws that strip his
people of their identity and power. When his spear and gun are
confiscated, he decides hes had enough and takes of into the
bush to live by the old indigenous ways. But a return to nature
is not the easy solution he had predicted as he merely survives
from one crisis to the next. The film is a meditation on cultural
dislocation and the impact of colonialism as much as it is a journey
of personal discovery and resilience. Gulpilil gives an authentic,
magnetic performance and in this melancholy yet uplifing story we
never lose sight of who Charlie is. To his credit, de Heer treats his
subject with a matter-of-fact simplicity, employing a gentle touch
and an eye for culture.
PRINT SOURCE: VISIT FILMS / LITA ROBINSON / LR@VISITFILMS.COM
THE INFINITE MAN
DIR: HUGH SULLIVAN / COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2013 / LENGTH: 84 MIN / CAST: JOSH MCCONVILLE,
HANNAH MARSHALL, ALEX DIMITRIADES
To give the perfect anniversary gif to his girlfriend, a fastidious
young scientist invents time travel and attempts to re-create their
fondest memory as a couple, a beach vacation, with increasingly
complicated and unanticipated results in this hilarious and twisty
Australian comedy.
Dean and Lana arrive at a beach motel, the site of their first
anniversary. One year later, the motel has been abandoned, but the
obsessive Dean insists that they follow the exact itinerary of their
previous trip while he records it. While reenacting the romance of
their first getaway in an efort to rekindle their spark, Dean and
Lana are thwarted by the arrival of Lanas ex-boyfriend Terry.
Unwilling to lose Lana, Dean decides to invent time travel and show
her once and for all what she has forgotten. Its not long before
mayhem ensues and the three find themselves caught in a never-
ending series of hilarious paradoxes. Wholly character-driven, each
iteration of Lana, Dean, and Terry is uniquely brought to life by
writer-director Hugh Sullivans dizzying romantic comedy.
PRINT SOURCE: INVINCIBLE PICTURES / INFO@INVINCIBLEPICTURES.COM
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THE MULE
DIR: ANGUS SAMPSON, TONY MAHONY / COUNTRY: AUSTRALIA
LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 103 MIN / CAST: HUGO
WEAVING, ANGUS SAMPSON, LEIGH WHANNELL, EWEN LESLIE,
GEOFF MORRELL, GEORGINA HAIG, NONI HAZLEHURST, JOHN NOBLE
An impressive fusion of a dark, clever comedy and a brutal thriller,
The Mule tells the story of a suspected drug mule who engages in a
battle of wills and bodily fortitude with the police detectives waiting
for the evidence that will incriminate him.
Based on an unbelievable true story, The Mule centers on Ray, a
good-natured but nave man who agrees to help Gavin smuggle
drugs back from Thailand, all in the name of friendship. Nervous
upon reentering Australia, Rays erratic behavior gets him flagged
and placed into police custody, with a belly full of heroin-packed
condoms. Afer refusing to volunteer for an X-ray scan, the police
move Ray into a cheap hotel room to wait for him to expel the drugs
naturally and be carted of to jail. Legally allowed to hold Ray for
seven days, the police are content to wait ... and wait. Ray makes
a desperate choice to defy his bodily functions and withhold the
evidence for as long as humanly possible.
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in American cinema, these fresh,
gritty films explore a variety of
subjects through the filmmakers
uncompromising vision.
AMERICAN INDEPENDENTS FILMS
BIG SIGNIFICANT THINGS
DIR: BRYAN REISBERG / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 85 MIN / CAST: HARRY LLOYD, KRISTA KOSONEN
Part road movie, part character study, Big Significant Things is a
comedic look at a young man attempting to escape and delay life-
changing decisions for however long possible.
At 26 years old, Craig (Harry Lloyd, Game of Thrones) seems to have
locked into a good, set life plan. He has a supportive family, a stable
job, and is about to relocate across the country with his girlfriend,
purchasing a new home in the process. In the wake of all these big
life changes, Craig decides to take a week-long vacation from his
life, embarking alone on a cross-country road trip, taking in various
unique attractions and visiting all the worlds largest tourist-
trap novelties he can find. Telling his girlfriend that hes still working
while she searches for their new home, Craig drifs in and out of
rural Southern towns and the lives of people he meets along the
way, seeking an answer to the question of what he truly wants from
life and his future.
PRINT SOURCE: UNCORKED PRODUCTIONS / ANDREW D. CORKIN
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GLASS CHIN
DIR: NOAH BUSCHEL / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 87 MIN / CAST: COREY STOLL, BILLY CRUDUP, MARIN
IRELAND, YUL VAZQUEZ, KELLY LYNCH, JOHN DOUGLAS THOMPSON
A down-and-out ex-boxer (Corey Stoll) seeks to regain past glory
when he makes a deal with a dangerous benefactor (Billy Crudup) in
Noah Buschels Glass Chin.
Bud Gordon was going to be boxings next big thing until a well-
placed punch to the chin in an important match at Madison Square
Garden ended his career. Now he and his girlfriend Ellen scrape
together a mediocre existence in the New Jersey suburbs. A chance
to return to the glitz of Manhattan quickly turns into a dead end
when he agrees to work for restaurateur/art collector/drug kingpin
JJ, whose eccentric tastes mask his ruthless motives, Bud learns
just how much hes willing to compromise to save himself. Buoyed
by outstanding performances from Stoll and Crudup (as well as a
cameo from David Johansen of the New York Dolls) and armed with
a dark humor and cinematography that keep things fresh, Glass Chin
is an unlikely tale of redemption.
PRINT SOURCE: CINETIC MEDIA / SALES@CINETICMEDIA.COM
IMPERIAL DREAMS
DIR: MALIK VITTHAL / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 90 MIN / CAST: JOHN BOYEGA, ROTIMI AKINOSHO,
GLENN PLUMMER, KEKE PALMER, DEAUNDRE BONDS
Afer a stint in prison, an aspiring writer returns to the crime-ridden
housing projects of Watts, Los Angeles, to try to make a better life
for himself and his child in Malik Vitthals nuanced directorial debut.
British rising star John Boyega, who broke out in 2011s Attack the
Block and has been tapped for JJ Abrams Star Wars, is captivating
as Bambi who, afer two years in jail, is determined to become a
writer and take care of his 4-year-old son. But, in a place like Watts,
the odds are stacked high against him; between the bureaucratic
nightmare of finding a legitimate job, constant harassment from
the police, the threat of social services taking away his boy, and
pressure from his family, the temptations loom large for Bambi to
return to his former life. Can he find a better way to live despite
the harsh realities of the inner city? Winner of the Best of NEXT
Audience Award at this years Sundance Film Festival and featuring
an inspired score by Flying Lotus, this low-key, hopeful drama
announces two new exciting talents in Vitthal and Boyega.
PRINT SOURCE: SUPER CRISPY ENTERTAINMENT
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MAN FROM RENO
DIR: DAVE BOYLE / COUNTRY: USA, JAPAN / LANG: JAPANESE,
ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 111 MIN / CAST: AYAKO FUJITANI,
PEPE SERNA, KAZUKI KITAMURA
Secretive strangers and murder bring together a Japanese crime
novelist and a Latino sherif to puzzle out, not just whodunit, but
also what did they do? in this cleverly crafy mystery.
Winner of the Best Dramatic Feature prize at the Los Angeles
Film Festival, Man from Reno begins on a foggy night in rural San
Marco County, just south of San Francisco, where a small-town
sherif accidentally hits a man with his squad car. Devoid of any
identification, but sporting plenty of bruises from an earlier fight,
the stranger disappears from the hospital before the sherif can
question him. Meanwhile, the author of a successful series of
Japanese detective novels herself seeking some anonymity in
the City by the Bay meets a cagey and handsome stranger in the
hotel bar. Afer one night together, he vanishes too, leaving behind
a suitcase, a head of lettuce and plenty of unanswered questions.
As they begin to dig deeper into their enigmatic encounters, the
novelist and the sherif discover theyre not the only ones who have
a stake in the case of the shadowy strangers. Director Dave Boyles
mercurially plotted intrigue wonderfully plays with its characters
and audience alike, keeping us all guessing right to the end.
PRINT SOURCE: TIGER INDUSTRY FILMS / DAVE BOYLE
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KUMIKO, THE
TREASURE HUNTER
DIR: DAVID ZELLNER / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: JAPANESE, ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 105 MIN / CAST: RINKO KIKUCHI, NOBUYUKI
KATSUBE, DAVID ZELLNER, NATHAN ZELLNER, SHIRLEY VENARD
A young woman goes on a quixotic quest from Japan to the
American Midwest in search of buried treasure in this delightful,
dreamlike film from indie favorites the Zellner Brothers.
Afer discovering a VHS copy of the Coen Brothers film Fargo,
Kumiko, a demure ofice worker in Japan played by Babels Rinko
Kikuchi, becomes obsessed with the idea of finding the suitcase
of money lef buried in the snow at the end of the film. Afer
studying grainy freeze-frames, oversize atlases of Minnesota and
hand-stitched treasure maps, Kumiko embarks upon her treasure
hunt, overloaded with quiet determination but lacking any real
plans once she lands in Minneapolis in the dead of winter. Blithely
marching out into the ice and snow, Kumiko charms and confounds
most of the locals she meets. When they try to explain that Fargo
and its buried treasure is just a movie, Kumiko simply answers, It
is my destiny. A long-gestating project for filmmakers David and
Nathan Zellner (and, like Fargo, inspired by a true story), Kumiko,
The Treasure Hunter is a charmingly peculiar modern-day fable its
humor tempered with a touch of melancholy about embracing
the intersection of fantasy and reality.
PRINT SOURCE: AMPLIFY / INFO@AMPLIFYRELEASING.COM
PRECEDED BY: HIGH GROUND
DIR: GEOFF BAILEY / LENGTH: 21 MIN
In the near future, five New Yorkers struggle to
adjust to new lives on a remote rural farm.
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DIR: LAWRENCE MICHAEL LEVINE / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 98 MIN / CAST: SOPHIA TAKAL, LAWRENCE
MICHAEL LEVINE, ALIA SHAWKAT, ANNIE PARISSE, JASON RITTER,
KEVIN CORRIGAN
THURSDAY, OCT. 23 / 6:00 PM / ROXY A
A Brooklyn couple leads a modern-day caper as they investigate the
inhabitants of their small walkup afer the suspicious death of an
elderly neighbor in this hilarious mystery/comedy.
Barri, a jobless twentysomething, and Noah, her underemployed
fianc, are the quintessential hipster Brooklyn couple. Living with
their lesbian roommate, Jean, they struggle to make ends meet
as Barri muses about starting an inn in the Catskills and Noah
works hard to keep them afloat. He does this despite his failing
business and mild gambling problem. When their elderly neighbor
Sylvia passes away, Barri suspects foul play and throws herself
into investigating her prime suspect: the dead womans son. As
Noah tries to save his company while resisting the temptation to
rekindle things with his business partner (and ex-girlfriend), Barris
obsession grows, eventually involving other friends and neighbors
of the couple. Unable to dissuade Barri, Noah joins her harebrained
investigation and the suspicious death proves to be the catalyst
for previously dormant domestic and romantic tensions. Witty and
biting, Wild Canaries is a quickly paced mystery set amongst the
cofeehouses, startups, and bourgeois sensibilities of present-day
Brooklyn.
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THE MIRAGE
DIR: KYLE ROPER / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 42 MIN
A behind-the-scenes look into the world of car design, construction,
and the politics behind it, The Mirage is a compelling documentary
on the near-success of a modern rarity: the independently
manufactured sports car that almost was.
Certain he could create a better high-end-performance car than
anyone else, Peter Kalikow sets out to build one from scratch that
will be conservative, well-built, beautifully made, and comfortable.
Working with some of the great luminaries of the European
automotive industry, Kalikow endeavors to fuse the sophistication
of European automobiles with American reliability. The result,
afer three years of development, design, and modeling, is the
Momo Mirage. Earning the cover of Road & Track magazine, the
Momo Mirage debuts to rave reviews at the New York International
Auto Show, seemingly primed for success. But, falling victim to
international events beyond its creators control, the cars name
turns out to be a premonition of its destiny a vision that simply
could not be attained.
PRINT SOURCE: SACRED BULL MEDIA / KYLE ROPER
KYLER@SACREDBULLMEDIA.COM
PRECEDED BY: CHEVETTE 83
DIR: LUIS OLIVA / LENGTH: 4 MIN
Luis is 10. His divorced parents take the whole
family to Niagara Falls, aboard the Chevette 83.
Luis doesnt understand.
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finest homegrown filmmakers, this
category brings our city and its
talent to the big screen.
GREATER FILMADELPHIA FILMS
CRESCENDO! THE
POWER OF MUSIC
DIR: JAMIE BERNSTEIN / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 85 MIN
Crescendo! The Power of Music examines the impact of El Sistema,
a youth orchestra program that has transformed the lives of
disadvantaged children worldwide, based on the principle that
music can be the engine for social change.
Since its inception in Venezuela in 1976, El Sistema has been
putting instruments into the hands of at-risk children and has
inspired similar programs to take shape around the world. This
impassioned documentary follows three kids as they participate
in a pair of Sistema-based programs in the United States. In West
Philadelphias Play On, Philly!, we meet Raven, a young violinist
with natural talent whose growing ego gets her in trouble. We also
meet Zebadiah, who struggles to make friends, but whose social
awkwardness is eventually transformed through the program.
Meanwhile in New York, Harlems Harmony Program nurtures
troubled Mohammed, a star trombonist whose academic struggles
threaten his participation in afer-school classes. As we witness the
children discover themselves through the power of music, we see
arts transformative power and the efect it can have during one of
lifes most crucial stages.
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HAPPY VALLEY
DIR: AMIR BAR-LEV / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 98 MIN
TUESDAY, OCT. 21 / 8:30 PM / PRINCE
Football first culture (recently under the microscope again)
is explored in this documentary following the afermath of the
November 2011 child abuse revelations and subsequent cover-up
that rocked Penn State and college football fans everywhere.
Director Amir Bar-Lev, the filmmaker behind My Kid Could Paint
That and The Tillman Story, turns his eye for controversy to the
town of State College, PA, nicknamed Happy Valley. Its there that
legendary Penn State head football coach Joe Paterno is under
extreme scrutiny afer allegedly ignoring several child sexual
abuse complaints implicating his longtime assistant coach, Jerry
Sandusky. When the scandal hits, the town is torn apart. For
some, their saintly image of a local hero is shattered. For others,
indignation takes hold as they desperately cling to their loyalty for
Paterno, their team, and their school. Several years in the making,
Happy Valley is a comprehensive look at the horrifying story of what
might have been an open secret of corruption and pedophilia, and a
thoughtful meditation on the nature of fandom.
LISTEN UP PHILIP
DIR: ALEX ROSS PERRY / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 108 MIN / CAST: JASON SCHWARTZMAN, ELISABETH MOSS,
JONATHAN PRYCE, KRYSTEN RITTER, JOSPHINE DE LA BAUME
Independent provocateur Alex Ross Perry casts a jaundiced eye
on New York artists and intellectuals in this comedy about a
narcissistic, self-righteous author and the people he alienates.
Jason Schwartzman, in his best role since Rushmore, stars as Philip
Lewis Friedman, a self-absorbed author who lives his life solely
focused on himself he surely sees himself as his own greatest
creation much to the dismay of his long-sufering girlfriend,
played by a spot-on Elisabeth Moss. The only person whom Philip
grants a modicum of attention is his literary hero, Ike Zimmerman,
played by Jonathan Pryce as an obvious surrogate for author
Philip Roth, whose usual themes of alienation and satirical social
commentary also inform Listen Up Philip. Perry has crafed an
extremely literate film, not just by setting his tale in the world of
book tours, celebrity interviews and writers retreats, but also in
how he approaches his narrative. Breaking up his story into shorter
and longer segments, shifing the focus from one character to
another and utilizing a wry narration by Eric Bogosian, Perry directs
with a unique vision that makes Listen Up Philip one of the most
acerbically funny films in recent memory.
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR
DIR: JASON STROUSE / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 81 MIN / CAST: MATT LETSCHER, KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY,
SUNNY MABREY, LARRY JOE CAMPBELL, JAMIE KALER, JASON SKLAR,
RANDY SKLAR, CAITLIN CARMICHAEL, BRENDA STRONG
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When Mitch Carter, English Department Chair at Truman High
School, wins the California Teacher of the Year award, he receives
a tempting job ofer that forces him to make a decision: stay with
eccentric colleagues or abandon them for more conventional
hallways.
As we enter the halls of Truman High School, its clear that there
is more drama on the syllabus than learning. The schools faculty
is filled with eccentric personalities: Clive and Lowell Hammer,
twin guidance counselors who are doubly incompetent; Steven
Queeg, a robotics teacher with a chip on his shoulder; and principal
Ron Douche, whose last name says it all. But when Mitch Carter,
arguably Trumans sanest educator, wins Teacher of the Year, it
leads to a lucrative job ofer that puts the school at risk of losing
one of its best. Starring Matt Letscher and MADtv alum/Key & Peele
co-creator Keegan-Michael Key, Teacher of the Year is a delightful
revival of the mockumentary genre.
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LOVE AND TERROR ON
THE HOWLING PLAINS
OF NOWHERE
DIR: DAVE JANNETTA / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 95 MIN
SUNDAY, OCT. 26 / 4:40 PM / ROXY B
When a body is discovered in the backwoods of a small town in
Nebraska, the unusual circumstances surrounding the death leave
the whole town playing detective.
In 2006, Dr. Steven Haataja, a brilliant but mysterious math
professor in Chadron, Nebraska, disappears without a trace. When
his body is discovered three months later tied to a tree and burned
beyond recognition, it shocks the sleepy town. The community
members start developing their own conspiracy theories, ranging
from the plausible to the absurd, each convinced they know
the truth. The town begins to come to life in the afermath of
Haatajas death, as the eccentric cast of characters each vies
for a minute in the spotlight. The town is full of so many colorful
characters, viewers might forget they are watching Dave Jannettas
documentary. As everyone weighs in with their opinions, Po
Ballantine, a local writer, is determined to crack the case and bring
justice to his town. But as Ballantine, whose acclaimed memoir
inspired the film, inches closer to the truth, it becomes clear that
this Twin Peaks-esque mystery might never be solved.
PRINT SOURCE: 23-20 PRODUCTIONS / DAVE JANNETTA
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DIR: JIMMY GOLDBLUM, ADAM WEBER / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: HINDI
RITZ BOURSE
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Delhi Indias famed Kathputli Colony has been home to magicians,
puppeteers, snake charmers, and acrobats for decades, but
when the government sells the land to developers, the street
performers must fight to save their culture from becoming the next
disappearing act.
Home to more than 1,500 artist families, the Kathputli colony
referred to in Salman Rushdies novel Midnights Children as a
ghetto of magicians is one of the last of its kind. Through their
folklore and crafs, the residents provide a link to Indias old cultural
traditions and creative history. But when the slumlike conditions of
the colony no longer fit into the governments vision of the future,
the residents are faced with eviction. Directors Adam Weber and
Jimmy Goldblum capture the growing tensions as the artists clash
with the government and developers. This classic David-and-
Goliath story unfolds and compels viewers to root for the colorful
street performers as they race against time to protect the only life
theyve ever known. Refusing to see this as their final act, the artists
band together in a last-ditch attempt to preserve their homes, their
culture and their history. Rich with stunning visuals, Tomorrow
We Disappear is a beautiful homage to the vibrancy of life and the
importance of art.
PRINT SOURCE: PREFERRED CONTENT / ZAC BRIGHT
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filmmaking, these compelling films
feature everything from stirring
character studies to fascinating
looks at current global issues.
DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE FILMS
ART AND CRAFT
DIR: SAM CULLMAN, JENNIFER GRAUSMAN, CO-DIRECTED
BY MARK BECKER / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 89 MIN
SUNDAY, OCT. 26 / 2:25 PM / ROXY B
A talented and schizophrenic art forger is pitted against an
out-of-work curator in a clever battle over authenticity in this
crowd-pleasing documentary about art and integrity.
Prepare to enter the universe of Mark Landis, one of the worlds
most prolific and successful art forgers. Fueled by a mischievous
desire to deceive, Landis has copied hundreds of famous artworks
and ofered them up for donation to countless museums around
the United States. With his impeccably clever eye for detail, the
schizophrenic Landis has managed to fool dozens of curators.
But he might have met his match in Matt Leininger of Cincinnati
Art Museum, an obsessive collector who, despite having been
introduced to Landis for only a few minutes when being duped by
him, will stop at nothing to expose him. Now, on the eve of Landis
first full exhibition, when his work will be recognized not for its
duplicity, but rather its craf, the two men will meet again. Carefully
letting the events draw out the films themes, directors Jennifer
Grausman and Sam Cullman mount a complex and frequently
playful story of the art behind forgery and the obsession behind
accuracy.
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BALLET 422
DIR: JODY LEE LIPES / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 73 MIN
With unfettered access to the New York City Ballet,
director/cinematographer Jody Lee Lipes paints an intimate
portrait of the internationally renowned company as it creates and
performs its 422nd original piece.
Director Jody Lee Lipes, known for his sharp, distinctive work as a
cinematographer on such films as Tiny Furniture and Martha Marcy
May Marlene, takes us behind the scenes of the New York City Ballet
as it creates the 422nd original piece in its decades-long history.
The film focuses particularly on Justin Peck, the wunderkind
choreographer responsible for creating this piece at the tender age
of 25. The world of ballet is infamously private, and Ballet 422 is the
first film to document the entire process of mounting a new piece,
from the development of the choreography, to the first rehearsal,
to the incredible collaboration with musicians, costume designers,
and other artisans. The verit nature of the film showcases Lipes
ability to disappear into the action and allow the camera to behave
as one of the dancers. Its a fascinating look at the blood, sweat, and
tears that go into creating the illusion of efortless elegance.
THE GREAT INVISIBLE
DIR: MARGARET BROWN / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
When the Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded on April 20, 2010, it
became the largest ofshore spill in American history, killing 11
people, unleashing hundreds of millions of gallons of oil into the
Gulf of Mexico, and devastating surrounding fishing communities.
Afer burning for two days, the BP-operated Deepwater Horizon
sank, with the resulting oil spill lasting for nearly three months.
Four years afer the catastrophe, residents of the Gulf Coast are still
feeling the efects. With most coast-dwellers relying on the ocean
for work, the irreversible consequences to the the environment
have lef thousands jobless. In The Great Invisible, filmmaker
Margaret Brown goes beyond the media coverage to examine the
ongoing impact of the catastrophic spill, proving the story is not yet
yesterdays news. Using powerful onboard footage and gripping
personal accounts, Brown explores the crisis in-depth while
revealing the environmental and personal costs in a world where oil
is the most valuable currency.
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I AM BIG BIRD: THE
CARROLL SPINNEY STORY
DIR: CHAD WALKER, DAVE LAMATTINA / COUNTRY: USA
I Am Big Bird ofers a glimpse into the life of 80-year-old Carroll
Spinney, the master puppeteer and creator behind Sesame Streets
Big Bird, and his extraordinary contributions that influenced
generations of children.
For more than 40 years, Carroll Spinney has delighted audiences as
Sesame Streets Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, but little is known
about the man inside the bird. Preferring to let his larger-than-life
characters take center stage, Spinney is brought to the foreground
in this charming and intimate portrait. Filmmakers Chad Walker
and Dave LaMattina chronicle Spinneys life from his early days as
an artist and puppeteer, to his iconic work on Sesame Street. Using
exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and an impressive archive of
home movies, they provide an intimate, unflinching adult look into
the life of the man responsible for bringing two of the worlds most
beloved characters to life. He has donned the bird suit for more than
half his life, and Spinney has no intention of stopping.
PRINT SOURCE: PREFERRED CONTENT / KEVIN IWASHINA
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THE IMMORTALISTS
DIR: DAVID ALVARADO, JASON SUSSBERG / COUNTRY: USA
What would you do if you could live forever? This documentary
showcases two quirky, aging scientists who believe their research
will halt the aging process and bring immortality within our reach,
giving new meaning to eternal youth.
Live forever, or die trying. Thats the motto of biologists Aubrey
de Grey and Bill Andrews in this doc by David Alvarado and Jason
Sussberg. Aubrey, a free-loving hippie-type Brit who is never
without a beer in hand, and Bill, an ultra-marathoner with an
addiction to adventure, couldnt be more diferent. But where
they unite is their rock-solid belief that aging can be cured. As they
advance in their discoveries, they face pushback from opponents in
the scientific world who believe that reversing aging is a defiance of
nature with potentially dangerous consequences. Since 90 percent
of the population dies from age-related causes, Aubrey and Bill
believe that finding a cure is the most important task at hand.
As they experience the loss of loved ones and confront their own
ticking clocks, their crusade begins to take on new meaning.
PRECEDED BY: FROM INSIDE THE MIND
OF COLIN FURZE
DIR: DAVID BEAZLEY / LENGTH: 3 MIN
Tearing about on the worlds fastest mobility
scooter, Furze transforms mundane objects.
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MUDBLOODS
DIR: FARZAD SANGARI / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 87 MIN
The competitive and pulse-pounding world of collegiate Quidditch,
a Harry-Potter inspired sport, is profiled in this hilarious and
inspiring documentary.
Quidditch, a sport played while flying on brooms, is just one of
the many inventions in J.K. Rowlings Harry Potter book series
that captured the imaginations of a generation. Farzad Sangaris
documentary follows the UCLA Bruins, the upstart Quidditch team
from his alma mater, as it attempts to make it to its first Quidditch
World Cup in New York City. Led by its endlessly optimistic coach
as he recounts the teams humble beginnings, the Bruins spend
the season playing assertively while fundraising aggressively to get
to the finals. Meanwhile, the sports chief advocate, Alex Benepe,
who took the fictional sport and made it a reality while attending
Middlebury College, faces struggles of his own to execute the World
Cup for the 95 teams attending. Overcoming the persistent stigma
against them, the Bruins and Benepe confront accusations of
nerdiness while helping to popularize the sport that theyve taken
of the pages and onto the field.
PRINT SOURCE: BOND STRATEGY AND INFLUENCE / BROOKE MEDANSKY,
GREG HOLTZMAN / BROOKEM@BONDINFLUENCE.COM,
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THE OVERNIGHTERS
DIR: JESSE MOSS / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2013
LENGTH: 100 MIN
In this intimate, troubling documentary, a small-town pastor strives
to bridge the gap between his wary North Dakota community and the
influx of unemployed hopefuls chasing a broken American Dream.
In recent years, vast pools of oil have been unearthed in North
Dakota, turning small rural communities like Williston into
contemporary boom towns as hundreds of people arrive looking
for work, but too ofen finding nothing. Viewed with suspicion
by most locals, the newcomers find a champion in Jay Reinke, a
Lutheran pastor who sees it as his spiritual duty to help his fellow
man. Reinke opens up his church and home to the men, a selfless
act that draws the ire of his congregation and community and will
eventually have devastating repercussions for him and his family.
Winner of a Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, The
Overnighters is an extraordinary accomplishment. Director Jesse
Moss paints with great finesse a compelling portrait of Reinke, a
man of great compassion coupled with troubling contradictions.
In addition, through the stories of the men who traveled so far
searching for an opportunity to work, Moss brings to light the
human cost of our nations issue with economic disparity, making
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POINT AND SHOOT
DIR: MARSHALL CURRY / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
Point and Shoot is the incredible true story of Baltimore
native Matthew VanDyke, who lef behind his girlfriend, his family,
and the comforts of his American life to join the Libyan rebel army.
From the time he was young, Matthew VanDyke dreamed of a life
full of adventure, living vicariously through films such as Lawrence
of Arabia. So in 2006, afer graduating from university, VanDyke
bought a video camera, a motorbike and a plane ticket and set of
for a crash course in manhood. Over the course of several years,
he toured through Northern Africa and the Middle East, amassing
hundreds of hours of footage. While traveling, he strikes up an
unexpected friendship with a Libyan hippie. But when war breaks
out in Libya, Matt decides to join his friend (camera in hand) in the
fight against dictator Muammar Gadhafi. Hes soon captured and
forced into solitary confinement for six months before escaping and
returning to the front lines. Two-time Academy-Award-nominated
filmmaker Marshall Curry uses VanDykes gripping footage to weave
together a tale of friendship and the fight for freedom.
PRINT SOURCE: THE ORCHARD / MATTHEW LANDERS
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THIS TIME NEXT YEAR
DIR: JEFF REICHERT, FARIHAH ZAMAN / COUNTRY: USA
This Time Next Year tenderly documents the residents of Long
Beach Island, New Jersey, in the year following Superstorm Sandy,
and the slow road to recovery afer catastrophic devastation.
In 2012, Superstorm Sandy swept along the Atlantic Coast, ravaging
homes and businesses in its wake. Filmmakers Jef Reichert and
Farihah Zaman focus their lens on the residents of Long Beach
Island, a barrier island just 18 miles long and a few blocks wide that
was devastated by the storm. As the people of this quaint shore
community and beachgoers paradise battle insurance companies
and await help that might never come, they find strength in one
another and band together in the face of adversity. Choosing to
take action on their own, the community quickly mobilizes and
begins the long journey to recovery, along the way confronting what
it means to be vulnerable to the ocean, the very thing that also
sustains them. As we tour the wreckage and see firsthand accounts
through the residents own footage, This Time Next Year gives us an
intimate look at the unwavering hope of Long Beach Island, and the
true importance of home, community, and security.
PRINT SOURCE: JEFF REICHERT / JEFFREICHERT9@GMAIL.COM
PRECEDED BY: TIM AND SUSAN
HAVE MATCHING HANDGUNS
DIR: JOE CALLANDER / LENGTH: 2 MIN
You dont know what love is until you swap clips
with your spouse in the middle of a problem.
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musician biopics and films
that are centered on the
unifying power of music.
SIGHT AND SOUNDTRACK FILMS
BEYOND THE LIGHTS
DIR: GINA PRINCE-BYTHEWOOD / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 116 MIN / CAST: GUGU MBATHA RAW, NATE
PARKER, MINNIE DRIVER, COLSON MGK BAKER, DANNY GLOVER
Feeling both familiar and original, Beyond the Lights is an
inspirational romantic drama focused on a rising superstar within
the music industry.
Noni Jean (Gugu Mbatha-Raw, brilliant in Spring Showcase
favorite Belle), is the hot new award-winning artist, primed for
superstardom. However, all is not what it seems. Nonis career
has been shaped from childhood, constantly and forcefully driven
forward by her strong and determined manager-mother (Minnie
Driver). The pressures of the industry mount, pushing Noni to
the edge of breakdown, until she meets Kaz Nicol (Nate Parker),
a promising young cop and aspiring politician who is assigned to
her security detail. Immediately drawn to each other, Noni and Kaz
cannot resist seeking a deeper connection, despite the protests
of their families and advisors. The latest from writer-director Gina
Prince-Bythewood (director of Love & Basketball, and The Secret
Life of Bees), Beyond the Lights captures the seductive chemistry
between Mbatha-Raw and Parker while telling the story of a
forbidden romance complete with the believable ups and downs
that go with a life as the worlds newest diva.
PRINT SOURCE: ALLIED-THA / MICHAEL FOELL
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DEEP CITY: THE BIRTH
OF THE MIAMI SOUND
DIR: DENNIS SCHOLL, MARLON JOHNSON, CHAD TINGLE
COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 57 MIN
A rousing story exploring the birth of soul music in Miami, Deep
City documents the musicians creating this unique sound and their
contributions to the historical music scene.
Alongside the rise of iconic record companies Motown in Detroit
and Stax in Memphis, the 1960s and 1970s saw explosions in the
popularity of soul music throughout the country, with Miami
being home to one of the lesser-known, long forgotten, but just
as impressive scenes. Until now. Deep City tells the story of Willie
Clarke and Johnny Pearsall, two producers who met in college and
later partnered to form Deep City Records. It was the first black-
owned record label in Florida, and it operated out of Pearsalls
record store. Mixing toe-tapping music and archival footage with
new interviews that document the songwriters, performers, and
entrepreneurs of the Miami soul scene, Deep City is an enjoyable
look at a little-known entry in the history of American music.
PRINT SOURCE: THE JOHNSON ADMINISTRATION / MARLON JOHNSON
MJOHNSONMIA@GMAIL.COM
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
DIR: RICHARD LAGRAVENESE / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 94 MIN / CAST: ANNA KENDRICK,
JEREMY JORDAN
Based on the beloved Of-Broadway hit musical of the same
name, The Last Five Years tells the story of a couples five-year
relationship through engaging, powerful, and heartbreaking songs.
Avoiding any spoken dialogue and instead telling the story
exclusively through song, The Last Five Years provides an intimate
look at the relationship between rising novelist Jamie Wellerstein
(Jeremy Jordan) and struggling actress Cathy Hyatt (Anna
Kendrick). As Jamies new novel catapults him toward stardom and
recognition throughout the literary scene, success continues to
elude Cathy, leaving her returning annually to do summer stock in
Ohio. Told separately from each of their perspectives, Cathys side
of the story is ofered in reverse order, starting from what may be
the end of their marriage, while Jamies version of events moves
forward in time, beginning on the couples first night together.
Shifing back and forth to detail their tumultuous relationship
and buoyed by original music that moves between uplifing and
melancholy, The Last Five Years is an enticing roller coaster of a film
that will leave you singing yet teary by its foregone conclusion.
PRECEDED BY: 12 YEARS OF DFA: TOO OLD
TO BE NEW, TOO NEW TO BE CLASSIC
DIR: MAX JOSEPH / LENGTH: 13 MIN
We turn our attention to DFA: the iconic NYC
record label that got the indie kids to dance.
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SONG ONE
DIR: KATE BARKER-FROYLAND / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 86 MIN / CAST: ANNE HATHAWAY,
JOHNNY FLYNN, MARY STEENBURGEN, BEN ROSENFIELD
In a desperate attempt to find something that will help her
estranged brother recover from a coma, a beautiful young
anthropologist navigates her way through the underground
Brooklyn music scene, only to find unexpected love in this lyrical
romance starring Anne Hathaway.
Afer losing contact with her brother Henry for six months afer
his decision to drop out of college in favor of pursuing a musical
career, Franny (Hathaway) finds herself adrif in Manhattan, racked
by guilt afer a freak accident leaves her brother in a coma. As a
Ph.D. student studying in Morocco, she had avoided her prying
mother (Mary Steenburgen) and, in turn, Henry to focus on her
academic career, but upon returning home she seeks to understand
her brothers love of music. Finding his journal, she visits his favorite
haunts in the city, eventually meeting and befriending his musical
idol, James Forester. Together they record the sounds of Manhattan
to play back to Henry, in hopes of aiding his recovery. Beautifully
shot and pitch-perfectly directed by newcomer Kate Barker-
Froyland, this story of grief and hope belies the size of New York
City, rejoicing in the tender intimacy of personal connections.
PRINT SOURCE: ANDY BOHN / THE FILM ARCADE
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DIR: PERNILLE FISCHER CHRISTENSEN / ORIGINAL TITLE:
EN DU ELSKER / COUNTRY: DENMARK, SWEDEN
LANG: SWEDISH, ENGLISH, DANISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 100 MIN
CAST: MIKAEL PERSBRANDT, TRINE DYRHOLM, BIRGITTE HJORT
SRENSEN, SOFUS RNNOV, EVE BEST, LOURDES FABERES
In this moving family drama, a reclusive musician returns home to
Denmark where his plans to record a new album are waylaid by the
unexpected arrival of his 11-year-old grandson.
Although his songs are frank and raw with emotion, the intimacy
singer-songwriter Thomas Jacob displays onstage belies the
guarded solitude he prefers in his troubled personal life. A Leonard
Cohen-esque figure played with a fierce intensity by Mikael
Persbrandt, Jacob has spent years isolating himself; first through
the usual rock n roll trappings of drinking and drugs, then with
a decades-long self-imposed exile to Los Angeles. Now, sober
and having returned to his homeland to record a new album with
his dwindling inner circle, he must confront his past when his
estranged, rehab-bound daughter leaves her son in Jacobs care.
Each damaged in his own way, Jacob and his grandson slowly
begin to overcome their suspicions and doubts, gradually finding
an uneasy peace that is disrupted by tragedy. Award-winning
filmmaker Pernille Fischer Christensen displays remarkable
empathy for her flawed characters in this gripping drama, which
won the Audience Award at the recent Los Angeles Film Festival.
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PRECEDED BY: ME + HER
DIR: OSEPH OXFORD / LENGTH: 13 MIN
In a world behind a willow, Jack Cardboard
goes on a journey to mend his broken heart.
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DIR: SEAN GULLETTE / COUNTRY: MOROCCO / LANG: ARABIC,
ENGLISH / YEAR: 2013 / LENGTH: 82 MIN / CAST: CHAIMAE BEN ACHA,
SOUFIA ISSAMI, NADIA NIAZI, DRISS ROUKHE, MOURADE ZEGUENDI
In this vibrant debut from Sean Gullette, a young punk rock girl
in Tangier gambles that she wont get caught smuggling drugs to
make the money she needs to save both her band and family.
What would you be willing to do to make your dreams come true?
Thats what Malika (Chaimae Ben Acha) has to ask herself in Traitors,
which just happens to be the name of its fiery protagonists all-girl
punk band. Feeling trapped and out of place in her home of Tangier,
Malika is given the chance to get out when a music producer takes
an interest in her band, but only if she can raise the money to pay
for a recording studio, a near impossibility given that her family is
on the verge of being evicted. So she agrees to take a job smuggling
hashish across the border. Although Gullette is American, Traitors
is entrenched in a new wave of youthful, inventive contemporary
Moroccan filmmaking. Edgy and energetic but also smartly written
and elegantly structured, it is a kind of thriller that travels lightly
between action and contemplation, city and country, humor and
drama, without losing sight of its beautifully feral heroine.
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TU DORS NICOLE
DIR: STPHANE LAFLEUR / COUNTRY: CANADA / LANG: FRENCH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 93 MIN / CAST: JULIANNE CT, CATHERINE
ST-LAURENT, MARC-ANDRE GRONDIN, FRANCIS LA HAYE, SIMON
LAROUCHE, GODEFROY REDING
THURSDAY, OCT. 23 / 8:30 PM / ROXY A
In this sweetly nuanced Canadian comedy, two young Qubcois
women (Nicole and Veronique) play out their restless summer days
by planning vacations, scamming their bosses, and competing for
guys in Nicoles brothers band.
Feeling as though she has been set adrif in the world afer her
graduation, the young tomboy Nicole must find ways to occupy the
dog days of summer. Sick of her meaningless job and with only her
best friend, Veronique, to hang out with and alleviate the boredom,
Nicoles life is pretty dull. But when her brother unexpectedly
comes home one day with his sexy new bandmates, suddenly
everything changes. Flutters of relationships start, and slowly
but surely a wedge is placed between these two once inseparable
friends. Populated with dry yet whimsical humor, and an endearing
performance by actress Julianne Ct, this sleeper hit from the
Cannes Film Festival tells a musical and magical tale about the
solitude of summer and the pains of growing up.
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ANIMATED SHORTS PROGRAM
SUNDAY, OCT. 19 / 5:00 PM / RITZ EAST B AND SUNDAY, OCT. 26 / 7:05 PM / RITZ EAST B
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ANIMATED SHORTS PROGRAM IS INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES.
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Live action shorts will be shown before features and in
a program on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 12:45 PM in Roxy B.
YEARBOOK
DIR: BERNARDO BRITTO / LENGTH: 6 MIN
A man is hired to compile the definitive
history of human existence before the
planet blows up.
ASTIGMATISMO
DIR: NICOLAI TROSHINSKY / LENGTH: 4 MIN
Without his glasses, a boy explores a world
of unknown places and strange characters.
PORT NASTY
DIR: ROB ZYWIETZ / LENGTH: 10 MIN
In a forgotten port town fighting to survive,
a young man must prove his worth.
8 BULLETS
DIR: FRANK TERNIER / LENGTH: 13 MIN
A grief-stricken expat tracks down the man
responsible for killing his family.
THE VIDEO DATING TAPE OF
DESMONDO RAY, AGED 33 & 3/4
DIR: STEVE BAKER / LENGTH: 3 MIN
Ray enjoys hearing sad music while having
happy thoughts. This is his dating tape.
A TOWN CALLED PANIC:
THE CHRISTMAS LOG
DIR: STPHANE AUBIER, VINCENT PATAR
LENGTH: 26 MIN
When Cowboy and Indian ruin Horses yule
log, so begins a very long Christmas Eve.
THE OBVIOUS CHILD
DIR: STEPHEN IRWIN / LENGTH: 12 MIN
Somebody broke the girls parents. The
rabbit was there. It was an awful mess.
MARILYN MYLLER
DIR: MIKEY PLEASE / LENGTH: 6 MIN
Marilyn maketh. Marilyn taketh away.
Marilyn is trying to create something good.
THE CHAPERONE
DIR: FRASER MUNDEN, NEIL RATHBONE
LENGTH: 11 MIN
The true story of a teacher who takes on an
army of bikers when they crash a dance.
Opening Night Screening
Wed, November 12, 2014
A LEADING MAN
When a young and talented Chinese American
actor is fired from his starring role on a television
show, he attempts to salvage his career by sleep-
ing with a successful casting director. Exposing
the toxic culture of show business, this film offers
broad criticism of the roles of Asian Americans in
contemporary Hollywood.
Centerpiece Film
Sat, November 15, 2014
FARAH GOES BANG
During a cross-country road trip campaigning
for John Kerry in the 2004 Election, a Persian
American woman in her twenties tries to lose her
virginity. An interesting revisionist perspective
on American life just one decade ago, this
buddy-flick coming-of-age comedy confronts
stereotypes of gender, and what it means to be
a woman of Middle Eastern descent in post-9/11
America.
Closing Night Film
Sun, November 16, 2014
BRAHMIN BULLS
An Indian American university professor plans
a surprise visit to Los Angeles in search of
an old flame, under the guise of mending the
relationship with his estranged son, played by
Sendhil Ramamurthy (Mohinder from NBCs He-
roes). This film offers a heartfelt and humorous
exploration of the ever-evolving relationship
between father and son, the women in their lives,
and the powerful secrets they keep.
Festival Venues
International House Philadelphia
3701 Chestnut Street
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine Street
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A HARD DAY
DIR: SEONG-HUN KIM / ORIGINAL TITLE: KKEUT-KKA-JI-GAN-DA
COUNTRY: SOUTH KOREA / LANG: KOREAN / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 111 MIN / CAST: SUN-KYUN LEE, JIN-WOONG CHOI
Disposing of a hit-and-run victims body is just the beginning of a
homicide detectives problems in this high-octane, devilishly twisty
Korean thriller.
The title of writer/director Kim Seong-Huns latest is something of
a misnomer, as theres no way a film with this much black humor,
this many action scenes, and endlessly cascading reversals of
fortune could ever fit into one single day. Instead we follow corrupt
detective Gun-soo on what must be the most stressful two weeks of
his life, beginning with a night in which he must attend his mothers
funeral, dispose of the body of a small-time criminal he accidentally
killed, and deal with Internal Afairs snifing around his brazenly
dirty department. And thats only the beginning as an unknown
blackmailer who claims to know all his dirty little secrets draws the
increasingly harried Gun-soo into a fiendish game of cat-and-mouse
that can end only one way with more murder. A delicious ode to
desperation, A Hard Day pulses with energy, moving defly from
one unexpected complication to another without fail, only slowing
down enough for us to wonder what could possibly come next.
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HOUSEBOUND
DIR: GERARD JOHNSTONE / COUNTRY: NEW ZEALAND
CAST: MORGANA OREILLY, RIMA TE WIATA, GLEN-PAUL WARU,
CAMERON RHODES, MILLEN BAIRD, ROSS HARPER, BRUCE HOPKINS,
RYAN LAMPP, IAN MUNE, WALLACE CHAPMAN
Equal parts horror thriller and dysfunctional family comedy,
Gerard Johnstones foray into genre film has you chuckling over the
familiar bickering with mom one minute, jumping in terror the next.
Heading down the wrong path for some time now, wild child
and petty criminal Kylie finds herself under house arrest afer
a hilariously botched robbery attempt. Considering the rather
dysfunctional relationship she has with her mother, who believes
their old rambling home is haunted, Kylie might have preferred the
jail time. Afer a few spooky incidents, however, Kylie is starting
to see that her mother might not be such a crackpot afer all, and
that they will need to band together along with her equally odd
stepfather and paranormal-loving security guard hired to monitor
her electronic anklet to solve the mystery of the evil lurking
within their home. With def twists and razor-sharp writing, this
favorite from this years genre film festival circuit is full of the kind
of clever visual gags and witty one-liners typical of New Zealand
comedy without sacrificing any of the horror.
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DIR: HANS PETTER MOLAND / ORIGINAL TITLE: KRAFTIDIOTEN
COUNTRY: NORWAY / LANG: NORWEGIAN, SWEDISH / YEAR: 2014
LENGTH: 115 MIN / CAST: STELLAN SKARSGRD, BRUNO GANZ,
PL SVERRE HAGEN, BIRGITTE HJORT SRENSEN
Nils Dickman (Stellan Skarsgrd), is a respected community leader
and snow plow driver who is awarded Citizen of the Year for his
eforts, but when his son is found dead, Nils suspects foul play and
resolves to take matters into his own hands.
Unwilling to believe the police report that his son has died of a drug
overdose, Nils investigates the true cause and quickly discovers his
son has been murdered by a gang of Norwegian drug lords. As he
sets out on a quest for vengeance, he picks of members of the gang
one at a time, working his way up the chain to the leader, known
only as The Count. But Nils actions unknowingly ignite a war
when the Norwegians suspect a rival Serbian gang is responsible for
the growing body count. As tensions escalate and bullets begin to
fly, Nils finds himself caught in the middle of an accidental turf war.
Employing elements of dark comedy, director Hans Petter Moland
delivers a humorous revenge thriller set against the stunning
landscape of an all-encompassing Norwegian winter.
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DIR: JOSHUA STEWART / LENGTH: 11 MIN
In a snowbound house without power, a
woman realizes, to her horror, she is not alone.
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IT FOLLOWS
DIR: DAVID ROBERT MITCHELL / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 94 MIN / CAST: MAIKA MONROE,
KEIR GILCHRIST, DANIEL ZOVATTO, OLIVIA LUCCARDI, LILI SEPE,
JAKE WEARY
Fresh from its premieres in Cannes and Toronto, It Follows is a
frighteningly original independent horror film about a young girl
pursued by an evil shape-shifing apparition seen only by her.
Nineteen-year-old Jay (Maika Monroe) believes she is falling in love
with Hugh. The last thing she expects afer sleeping with him is to be
stuck with a sexually transmitted apparition constantly stalking her,
taking the form of friends, family, or other figures. Wherever Jay is,
the apparition follows, walking directly toward her at a steady pace.
It can be outrun, but it is always coming, and the only way to get rid
of the curse is to pass it on to somebody else via sexual intercourse.
Tormented and terrorized, and reduced to constantly looking over
her shoulder, Jay sets out with her friends to defeat the apparition
before it claims her as its next victim.
REVENGE OF THE
GREEN DRAGONS
DIR: ANDREW LAU, ANDREW LOO / COUNTRY: USA / LANG: ENGLISH
YEAR: 2013 / LENGTH: 94 MIN / CAST: RAY LIOTTA, JUSTIN CHON,
KEVIN WU, HARRY SHUM JR., SHUYA CHANG, GEOFF PIERSON
Martin Scorsese executive-produced this action-packed crime film
about the Asian-American gangs who fought for supremacy on the
mean streets of New York in the 1980s and 90s.
Co-directed by filmmakers Andrew Loo and Andrew Lau, who
previously made the acclaimed Infernal Afairs trilogy (the first
film of which Scorsese remade as The Departed), Revenge of the
Green Dragons tells a classic American tale the rise and fall of a
gangster with a distinctly Hong Kong flair. Afer being smuggled
into the country under dire circumstances, 10-year-old Sonny is
lost and alone until he meets Steven, a classmate who ofers to
help. Together, the boys attract the attention of the Green Dragons,
the gang that controls the local Chinese underworld, running
everything from drugs to prostitution to illegal mah jong parlors.
Flash-forward 10 years: Sonny and Steven are now both lieutenants
in the Green Dragons, but with very diferent approaches. Sonny is
more calm and levelheaded, while Steven tends to shoot first, and
then shoot some more. When a gangland double cross threatens to
light their whole world on fire, the two friends must decide where
their loyalties truly lie in this visually striking, high-octane thriller.
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V/H/S: VIRAL
DIR: MARCEL SARMIENTO, NACHO VIGALONDO, JUSTIN BENSON,
AARON MOORHEAD, GREGG BISHOP / COUNTRY: USA, SPAIN
LANG: ENGLISH / YEAR: 2014 / LENGTH: 98 MIN / CAST: JUSTIN
WELBORN, BLAIR REDFORD, EMILIA ZORYAN, CARRIE KEAGAN,
AMANDA BAKER
The third and most adrenaline-fueled installment of the popular
horror anthology franchise sees directors including Justin Benson,
Aaron Moorhead, and Nacho Vigalondo bring us innovative found
tales of terror.
The premise is familiar to horror fans now: a group of mysterious
videos is discovered by an unsuspecting party who has no idea what
horrors await them as they watch. The V/H/S series has brought out
some of the best work from horror greats including Ti West, Adam
Wingard, and Timo Tjahjanto. This third film is no exception. This
time around, the producers have set their sights on viral video. Tales
of evil magicians, mad scientists stuck in parallel universes, and
cocky skateboarders in a fight to the death with occult-like zombies
are all brought into your homes and onto your phones through
the power of a hypnotic video signal coming from a mysterious
ambulance that roams the streets. Directed by the people who
brought you such great features as Timecrimes, Resolution, and
Dead Girl, V/H/S: Viral might be the most terrifying trip down the
found footage rabbit hole yet.
SECRET SCREENING
LENGTH: 100 MIN
Weve got a surprise for you.
But we cant spoil it. Or were not allowed to spoil it. Or
we just dont want to spoil it. Either way, youre gonna have to
trust us on this one. Well be delivering to you one of the hottest
genre titles of the year that is going to make everyone else jealous
that you saw it first. No one will know what theyre seeing until the
title credits roll, but were sure you will not be disappointed in
taking the risk.
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
J. Andrew Greenblatt

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Parinda Patel

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Michael Lerman

DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR
Rebecca Cain

EDUCATION &
PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
Allison Koehler

MARKETING
CONSULTANT
Elizabeth Schiller

OPERATIONS MANAGER
& VOLUNTEER
COORDINATOR
Alexandra Gibson

TICKETING MANAGER
Scott Hudson

MEMBERSHIP
COORDINATOR
Alyssa Kaminski

MARKETING
COORDINATOR
Mariah Weiler

GUEST SERVICES,
PROGRAMMING &
PRINT TRAFFICKING
COORDINATOR
Sheryl Santacruz

GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
Martha Smith, Katie Powell
COVER DESIGN
Katie Powell
COPY EDITOR
Sarah Jordan

MEDIA RELATIONS
REPRESENTATIVE
Kate Miller, Allied-THA

SPECIAL EVENTS
COORDINATOR
The Nouveau Image

TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Rick Tramontana

ASSISTANT GENERAL
MANAGER, PFS ROXY
THEATER
Benjamin Marks

FESTIVAL VENUE
MANAGERS
Christian Armstrong, Trey
Shields, Ben Schuler, Maggie
Rybak
FESTIVAL ASSISTANTS
Sam Rossman, Catherine
Casem, Deana Croog

SCREENING
COMMITTEE
Amira Abdellahi, Hali
Hamilton, Dorota Lech, Sheryl
Santacruz, Elizabeth Skeritt,
Jesse Trussell
PROGRAM GUIDE
WRITERS
Amira Abdellahi, Andrew
Greenblatt, Hali Hamilton,
Doug Jones, Michael Lerman,
Sheryl Santacruz, Farihah
Zaman

WEB DESIGN
Scott Hudson, Parinda Patel

SPECIAL THANKS TO ...
Tom Ashley, Cameron Bailey,
Arianna Bocco, Brent Celek,
Chef Hee Chino Chang,
Gabe Cohen, Pete Conlin,
Dave Cowden, Robert
Cozzolino, Kerri Craddock,
Dave Cuozzo, Jesse Cute,
Christine DSouza, Jef
Deutchman, Justin Ennis,
Michael Foell, Bill Farrar,
Joe Fucci, Alexandra
Galvis, Rachel Goldman,
Dan Guando, David Haas,
Rachael Honowitz, Marcus
Hu, Tim League, Bob Lowery,
Kathleen McInnis, Paula
Moritz, Ann-Marie Nacchio,
Dan Neducsin, Russell Nelson,
Michael Norris, Sharon
Pinkenson, Thom Powers,
Cheldin Rumer, Maggie
Rybak, Mona Saeed, Rasha
Salti, Bryon Schreckengost,
Benjamin Schuler, John von
Thaden, Molly Thompson,
Michael Tolcher, Zakia
Walker-White, Michael
Yazujian, Landon Zakheim
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Lindback Foundation
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Foundation
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on the Arts
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Arts Education Fund
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BOARD
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Louis Bluver
David Brown
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Elizabeth Caulk
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Ellen Davis
Brian Efron
Betsy Filton
Barry Freedman
Brad Hefler
Ralph Hirshorn
Losenge Imasogie
Joseph Manko Jr.
Suzanne Naples
Luana Neduscin
Dean Pappas
Ruth Perlmutter
Steve Poses
Michael Sanyour
Linda Yafe
ADVISORY BOARD
Jill Bonovitz
Marc Brownstein
Nicole Cashman
JP Cummins
Tobey Dichter
Arlin Green
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Joe Manko
Paula Moritz
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Carla Ricci
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Justin Wineburgh
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further providing access to powerful films from around the world in order to increase
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individuals who make our work possible.
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PRODUCER
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Joan Gubernick
Ruttenberg
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Lee Herman
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Lynne Honickman
Marjorie Honickman
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Andy Lange
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Donald Levinson
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John Moore
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Allen Sabinson
Cheryl Sandini-
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Julius Santise
Anthony Siani
Katie Sieckman
Howard Silverman
Edward Solomon
Paul Spain
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Harvey Stein
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Thomas
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Nadya Shmavonian
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Kevin Daug
Benjamin Denkin
Elizabeth Denton
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Shafiq Ebrahim
Michael Feighan
Debra Felman
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Jay Goldstein
Shelley Hankins
Lori Hansen
Lystra Harris
Darla Henning
Janet Johnson
Yasmin Kafai
Patricia Kalata
Carole and Robert
Keidel
William Kempton
Valerie Knight
Yuri Knizhnik
Leslie Kramer
Trish Leone
Charles Lerman
Carol Lert
Kara Lief
Esther Marshall
Patrick Matthews
William McCool
Kate McDevitt
Matthew McShea
Francis Melvin
Timothy Moir
Martha Moore
Robert Morrison
James Mulcahy
Luana Neducsin
Leslie Pearlman
Robert Pisani
Keith Pittman
Jessica Ploumis
Deborah Pollack
Judy Pote
Marc Prine
Ana Radonjic
Joseph Rogers
Patricia Saddier
Natalia Scafidi
Louis Schmidt
Mary Schucker
Charles Schwartz
Caroline Simon
Gayle Smith
Donald Todd
Annie Uris
Bob Uris
Peggy Vogelson
C. Donald Weinberg
Ele Wood
BEST BOY/GIRL
Shehab Ahmad
Concha Alborg
Peter Alele
Joseph Amodei
Kellee Andrews
Chris Archer
Kay Armstrong
Robert Aronowitz
Theodora Ashmead
Kamran Athar
Michelle Atherton
Jane Balascki
Diane Bass
Gisele Bathish
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10,000 Km 68
52 Tuesdays 72
71 52
A
Art and Craf 84
B
Ballet 422 85
Beloved Sisters 53
Beyond the Lights 90
Big Hero 6 44
Big Significant Things 76
Birdman or (The Unexpected
Virtue of Ignorance) 29
Blue Velvet 40
Breathe 62
C
Capote 41
Charlies Country 73
Clouds of Sils Maria 48
Cracks in Concrete 53
Creep 45
Crescendo! The Power of Music 80
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Deep City: The Birth of the Miami Sound 91
The Duke of Burgundy 54
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Escobar: Paradise Lost 45
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Faults 46
Force Majeure 54
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Gabriel 46
Gett, the Trial of Viviane Amsalem 55
Girlhood 63
Glass Chin 77
Goodbye to Language 3D 49
The Good Lie 33
The Great Invisible 85
Geros 69
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Happy Valley 81
A Hard Day 96
Hippocrates 63
Housebound 97
Human Capital 55
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I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story 86
The Imitation Game 34
The Immortalists 86
Imperial Dreams 77
In Order of Disappearance 97
The Infinite Man 73
It Follows 98
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Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter 78
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Laggies 35
The Last Five Years 91
Life Partners 47
Listen Up Philip 81
Los ngeles 69
Love and Terror on the Howling
Plains of Nowhere 82
Love at First Fight 64
Love, Rosie 47
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Man From Reno 78
Manos Sucias 70
The Mirage 79
Mommy 49
Mudbloods 87
The Mule 74
Mulholland Dr. 41
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The Overnighters 87
P
Point and Shoot 88
R
Revenge of the Green Dragons 98
Run 56
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SECRET SCREENING 99
Someone You Love 92
Song One 92
Stations of the Cross 56
The Straight Story 42
St. Vincent 36
T
The Tale of Princess Kaguya 57
Teacher of the Year 82
This Is My Land 64
This Time Next Year 88
Titli 57
To Have and Have Not 42
Tomorrow We Disappear 83
Traitors 93
The Tribe 58
Tu Dors Nicole 93
Two Days, One Night 50
V
V/H/S: Viral 99
Villa Touma 58
W
The Way He Looks 59
When Animals Dream 59
Wild 31
Wild at Heart 43
Wild Canaries 79
Winter Sleep 50
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Xenia 60
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