The 56th Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm) will close this year’s lineup with Kiss of the Spider Woman, the musical thriller starring Diego Luna, Tonatiuh and Jennifer Lopez. The festival will honor lead actor Tonatiuh with the Rising Star Award after a Q&A post-screening.
The film is based on the book and Tony-award winning musical of the same name, following a political prisoner sharing a cell with a window dresser.
John Candy: I Like Me, the documentary following the legacy and impact of the famous comedian John Candy will screen as the centerpiece film.
“These selections offer some of the most anticipated, entertaining and emotionally impactful films of the season,” said Lauren Thelen, NashFilm’s Programming Director. “Each film, spanning heartfelt, inspiring and deeply resonant stories, represents the compelling work in cinema today. We’re thrilled to bring these films to our Nashville audiences, setting the tone for an unforgettable week.”
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Roadside Attractions) | Directed by Bill Condon | Diego Luna, Tonatiuh and Jennifer Lopez
Closing out this year’s festival, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” showcases a dazzling Technicolor-hued fantasy. Valentín, a political prisoner, shares a cell with Molina, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. The two form an unlikely bond as Molina recounts the plot of a Hollywood musical starring his favorite silver screen diva, Ingrid Luna. Tonatiuh will be in attendance to receive the Rising Star Award and participate in a special Q&A after the screening on September 24 at 6 p.m.
JOHN CANDY: I LIKE ME (Amazon MGM Studios) | Directed by Colin Hanks | Starring John Candy
As the centerpiece feature, “John Candy: I Like Me,” director Colin Hanks and lifelong John Candy fan and producer Ryan Reynolds, explore the life and legacy of the Canadian comedic icon, charting his rise to fame while battling personal ghosts and the pressures of Hollywood. The film documents Candy’s on- and off-camera existence, featuring never-before-seen home videos, intimate access to his family and candid recollections from collaborators to paint a bigger picture of one of the brightest stars of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. “John Candy: I Like Me” will screen on September 20 at 8:00 p.m.
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