IFC Films acquired Moffie, South African Oliver Hermanus’ ravishing queer war film set against the backdrop of the Apartheid-era South African Border War. IFC Films will release the critically acclaimed film in April 2021.
Foreign Language Films
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IFC Films to Release MOFFIE, Oliver Hermanus’ Queer War Drama
MOFFIE directed by Oliver Hermanus
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BLIZZARD OF SOULS, Latvia’s Oscar Submission Opens in U.S. in January
BLIZZARD OF SOULS directed by Dzintars Dreibergs The WWI epic drama Blizzard of Souls (Dvēseļu putenis), directed by Dzintars Dreibergs and Latvia’s Official Oscar Submission will open in virtual cinema in the U.S. on January 8, 2021. The film is based on the true story of young Arthur (16), enlisted in WW1’s Eastern Front; too young to fight, but old enough to die.
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PINOCCHIO Trailer: Roberto Benigni Stars in Live-Action Take on Classic Tale
Pinocchio starring Roberto Benigni, Federico Ielapi Roadside Attractions released the trailer for Pinocchio, director Matteo Garrone’s live-action imagining of the iconic classic. Pinocchio premiered at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival and stars Roberto Benigni, Federico Ielapi, Rocco Papaleo, Massimo Ceccherini. Roadside Attractions will release the film in theaters on December 25th, Christmas Day.
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Watch a New Clip from YALDA, A NIGHT FOR FORGIVENESS from Iranian Director Massoud Bakhshi
Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness Check out a new clip from the Iranian drama Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness set to premiere via virtual cinema on December 11, 2020. Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness starring Sadaf Asgari, Behnaz Jafari, Babak Karimi, Fereshteh Sadre Orafaiy, Forough Ghajabagli, and Arman Darvish, captured the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize for Drama at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
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China Selects Peter Ho-Sun Chen’s LEAP for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Leap directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chen China has selected the volleyball drama Leap directed by Peter Ho-Sun Chen as the official entry in Best International Feature Film category at 93rd Academy Awards.
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Belarus Selects PERSIAN LESSONS for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Persian Lessons (Persischstunden) directed by Vadim Perelman Belarus has selected the WWII drama Persian Lessons (Persischstunden) directed by Vadim Perelman to represent the country in the best international feature film race at the 2021 Oscars.
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Watch Trailer for TWO OF US – Lesbian Drama Selected as France’s Oscar Entry
“Two Of Us” directed by Filippo Meneghetti and starring Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier Magnolia Pictures released the trailer for “Two Of Us” directed by Filippo Meneghetti and starring Barbara Sukowa and Martine Chevallier. The film recently selected as France’s Official Submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards will open in theaters and on demand February 5th, 2021
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Iceland Selects AGNES JOY for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Agnes Joy (Hæ, hó Agnes Joy) directed by Silja Hauksdóttir Iceland has selected the mother-daughter drama Agnes Joy (Hæ, hó Agnes Joy) directed by Silja Hauksdóttir as its submission for Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.
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India Selects JALLIKATTU for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Jallikattu The Malayalam-language action film “Jallikattu” directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery has been selected as the Indian entry at 93rd Oscar Awards in Best International Feature Film category. The film is based on a story by S. Hareesh, its title a reference to a traditional spectacle in which individuals attempt to wrangle a bull.
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The Philippines Selects MINDANAO for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Mindanao directed by Brillante Mendoza The Philippines selected the war drama Mindanao directed by Brillante Mendoza as the country’s representative in the International Film Feature category of the 93rd Academy Awards.
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Italy Selects Gianfranco Rosi’s NOTTURNO for Best International Feature Film Competition at 2021 Oscars
Notturno directed by Gianfranco Rosi Italy has selected Gianfranco Rosi’s Notturno, as the country’s official entry for the Academy Award in the Best International Film category. From the Oscar-nominated director of Fire at Sea, the observational documentary captures the peoples and places ravaged along the borders between Syria, Iraq, Kurdistan, and Lebanon.
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Hungary Selects PREPARATIONS TO BE TOGETHER FOR AN UNKNOWN PERIOD OF TIME for Oscar Race
Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time Lili Horvát’s “Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time” (Felkészülés meghatározatlan ideig tartó együttlétre) has been selected as the Hungarian entry in the International Feature Film category for the 2021 Academy Awards.